TY 2010 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) MICHAEL A ALMOND DIRECTOR	3.00	X		1,040
(2) WADE BARBER DIRECTOR	3.00	X		832
(3) PAUL BROOKS DIRECTOR	3.00	X		1,664
(4) J THOMAS BUNN DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(5) JULIUS L CHAMBERS DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(6) WILLIAM CLARKE DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIR	3.00	X	X	1,040
(7) S LAWRENCE DAVENPORT DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	3.00	X	X	1,248
(8) BILLY RAY HALL DIRECTOR	3.00	X		832
(9) JOHN H HARMON DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(10) RICHARD HOLDER DIRECTOR/ASST SEC	3.00	X	X	1,352
(11) FRANK B HOLDING DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(12) JAMES H JOHNSON JR DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(13) YVONNE J JOHNSON DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(14) LACY R JOYNER DIRECTOR	3.00	X		1,456
(15) CHARLES PENNY DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0
(16) EDGAR M ROACH DIRECTOR/CHAIR	15.00	X	X	1,352
(17) DAVID T STEPHENSON III DIRECTOR	3.00	X		0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
FRIESS ASSOCIATES 3711 KENNETT PIKE GREENVILLE,DE19807	INVESTMENT MGMT.	435,323
SILCHESTER INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS 780 THIRD AVENUE 42ND FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10017	INVESTMENT MGMT.	351,239
ARTISAN PARTNERS 5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY SUITE 2120 ATLANTA,GA30328	INVESTMENT MGMT.	313,556
PRIME BUCHHOLZ & ASSOCIATES INC 25 CHESTNUT STREET PORTSMOUTH,NH03801	INVESTMENT CONSULTING	236,338
AXIOM INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS LLC 33 BENEDICT PLACE GREENWICH,CT06830	INVESTMENT MGMT.	225,161
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 9

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	43,092,615	43,092,615
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	987,935	531,602	456,333
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	367,901	277,672	90,229
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	35,095	27,154	7,941
9	Other employee benefits .......	89,495	62,674	26,821
10	Payroll taxes ...........	79,209	49,992	29,217
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	214,485		214,485
c	Accounting ...........	54,765		54,765
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......	2,262,481		2,262,481
g	Other ..........	45,518	44,518	1,000
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,399		4,399
13	Office expenses .......	38,377		38,377
14	Information technology ......	41,916		41,916
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	54,376		54,376
17	Travel ............	39,560	33,194	6,366
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	75	75
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....
23	Insurance ..............	20,143		20,143
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	MSA ENFORCEMENT	209,302		209,302
b	BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPE	32,912		32,912
c	CAPITAL OUTLAYS	9,408		9,408
d	DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS	5,973		5,973
e	PAYROLL SERVICES	1,768		1,768
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	47,687,708	44,119,496	3,568,212	0
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Part X Balance Sheet
	1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........	1,160,932	1	492,750
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......		2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........		4	1,223
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............		8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............	79,897	9	84,651
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b			10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	282,037,143	11	372,430,292
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......	356,285,238	12	420,576,466
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..		13
14	Intangible assets .........		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	2,242	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...	639,565,452	16	793,585,382
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .	178,650	17	166,298
18	Grants payable ..........	84,369,395	18	92,784,105
19	Deferred revenue ..........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....	84,548,045	26	92,950,403
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....		27
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	0	30	0
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....	0	31	0
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	555,017,407	32	700,634,979
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....	555,017,407	33	700,634,979
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....	639,565,452	34	793,585,382

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	71,412,539	79,976,781	87,593,455	73,179,244	69,128,105	381,290,124
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..	71,412,539	79,976,781	87,593,455	73,179,244	69,128,105	381,290,124
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						381,290,124

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	71,412,539	79,976,781	87,593,455	73,179,244	69,128,105	381,290,124
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	8,546,723	8,075,031	6,455,370	5,237,547	8,247,547	36,562,218
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	36,484	-47,772	-576,622	-705,680	87,492	-1,206,098
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..	6,138	54,236	50,554	5,040	8,686	124,654
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						416,770,898

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization THE GOLDEN LEAF INC	Employer identification number 52-2204473
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization THE GOLDEN LEAF INC	Employer identification number 52-2204473
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

	(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

		Amount
c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) AG REALTY FUND VII	4,774,935	F
(B) ARCHSTONE PARTNERS	16,849,666	F
(C) AURORA ACCT	6,262,852	F
(D) AXIOM INTL EQUITY	29,298,190	F
(E) BEACON CAPITAL	2,575,816	F
(F) BRIDGER SWIFTCURRENT	16,990,247	F
(G) CANTILLON GLOBAL VALUE FUND	22,365,682	F
(H) CARLYLE GROUP	2,683,539	F
(I) CAROUSEL CAPITAL PARTNERS	4,115,431	F
(J) COLONY INVESTORS	3,113,400	F
(K) CREDIT SUISSE	3,245,091	F
(L) DENHAM CAPITAL	3,594,363	F
(M) ENERGY CAP PARTNERS	5,164,961	F
(N) FARALLON INSTL LP	14,812,201	F
(O) HATTERAS BIOCAPITAL	14,743,007	F
(P) HIGHLINE CAP INTL	14,809,164	F
(Q) KING STREET	13,235,790	F
(R) LEXINGTON PRTNR	10,398,538	F
(S) LONE CASCADE	10,604,237	F
(T) LONE DRAGON PINE	2,571,843	F
(U) MATLIN PATTERSON	4,084,885	F
(V) MILGATE CAPITAL INC.	6,827,662	F
(W) OZ OVERSEAS FUND II	17,928,604	F
(X) QUELLOS PVT CAP II	7,727,466	F
(Y) SHEPHERD INVESTMENTS	9,500,800	F
(Z) SHERIDAN PRODUCTION	9,673,000	F
(AA) SILCHESTER INTL	45,907,386	F
(AB) SILVERPOINT CAP	1,330,217	F
(AC) SYNERGY LIFE SCIENCE	2,299,191	F
(AD) TA REALTY	13,183,524	F
(AE) TACONIC CAPITAL	10,825,843	F
(AF) THOMAS H LEE PRTNRS	4,286,381	F
(AG) VARDE FUND IX	14,523,763	F
(AH) WARBURG PINCUS X	11,697,696	F
(AI) WELLINGTON ARCHIPELAGO	22,175,053	F
(AJ) WELLINGTON BAY POND	23,407,201	F
(AK) WELLINGTON CTF COMMODITIES	12,988,841	F
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)	420,576,466

Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	102,878,385
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	47,687,708
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	55,190,677
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	90,514,387
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	-87,492
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	90,426,895
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	145,617,572

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......	1	191,042,799
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	90,514,387
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................	2e	90,514,387
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................	3	100,528,412
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	2,262,481
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b	87,492
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................	4c	2,349,973
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......	5	102,878,385

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............	1	45,425,227
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................	2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................	3	45,425,227
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	2,262,481
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................	4c	2,262,481
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......	5	47,687,708

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		PASS-THROUGH UBI INCOME FROM K-1S -87,492.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		PASS-THROUGH UBI INCOME FROM K-1S 87,492.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
THE GOLDEN LEAF INC

Employer identification number
52-2204473

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) AIRPORT COMMISSION OF FORSYTH COUNTYPO BOX 4457 WINSTONSALEM,NC271154457	56-0226679	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	500,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION OF FORSYTH COUNTY TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF TOOLING BY NSA HOLDINGS, LLC TO BE USED IN NSA'S AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE BUSINESS. THE FINANCING ARRANGEMENT WILL REFLECT MARKET RATES. NSA WILL LEASE SPACE AT THE SMITH REYNOLDS AIRPORT FOR ITS OPERATIONS. THE COMPANY ANTICIPATES CREATING A TOTAL OF 305 JOBS, PAYING AN AVERAGE WEEKLY SALARY OF $994 PLUS BENEFITS.
(2) ANSON COUNTY SCHOOLS320 CAMDEN ROAD WADESBORO,NC28170	56-6000987	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	100,358	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST ANSON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN PROVIDING ENHANCED LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HELP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN COLLEGE OR THE WORKPLACE. THE FAST FORWARD PROGRAM WILL BE USED IN THREE SCIENTIFIC LEARNING LABS TO IMPROVE THE BASIC SKILLS OF FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHO ARE PERFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL PROFICIENCY. LAPTOP COMPUTERS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS TO USE THROUGHOUT THE DAY IN THEIR CAREER ACADEMIES. ALL TEACHERS WILL ALSO HAVE LAPTOPS AND TRAINING ON EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND 'REAL WORLD' PROJECT-BASED INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE FROM SCHOOL WITH A CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZED BY EMPLOYERS AS A JOB READY CREDENTIAL.
(3) APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCPO BOX 32007 BOONE,NC286082007	56-1176030	501(C)(3)	102,604	GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A MODULAR BIODIESEL TESTING FACILITY THAT WILL PROVIDE VALUABLE FEEDSTOCK, FUEL QUALITY, AND EMISSIONS DATA TO THE GROWING BIODIESEL INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE INITIATIVE IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF MID-SIZED BIODIESEL PRODUCERS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND WILL FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF A DECENTRALIZED FUEL PRODUCTION MODEL THAT RELIES HEAVILY ON LOCAL FEEDSTOCKS AND FUEL MARKETS.
(4) APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT306 WEST HAYWOOD ST ASHEVILLE,NC28801	06-1642769	501(C)(3)	125,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS OF ASAP TO: 1) WORK WITH FARMERS AND BUYERS TO COORDINATE AND INITIATE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, AGGREGATE PRODUCTION, AND INCREASE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF LOCAL FOOD ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF WHOLESALE, RETAIL, AND INSTITUTIONAL MARKETS; 2) IMPLEMENT A COST SHARE PROGRAM FOR FARMERS AND FARMER GROUPS AND RETAILERS AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTLETS TO PROMOTE LOCAL FOOD; AND 3) DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE APPROPRIATE MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO DRIVE CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MARKET OUTLETS AND IDENTIFY LOCAL PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETPLACE. THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE SALES OF LOCAL FOODS IN ASAP'S SERVICE AREA.
(5) THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM AND FORSYTH CNTY305 W FOURTH STREET SUITE 1C WINSTONSALEM,NC27101	56-0526856	501(C)(3)	60,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS TO BE USED IN THE NEW WOODWORKING STUDIOS AT THE RENOVATED SAWTOOTH SCHOOL IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS FOR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE REGION. THE DEMAND FOR TRAINING IN WOODWORKING HAS INCREASED SINCE THE LOSS OF THE FINE WOODWORKING PROGRAM AT ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF GOLDEN LEAF AND OTHERS, SAWTOOTH SCHOOL WILL BE ABLE TO INCREASE BY 50% THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED WHILE OFFERING NEW AND EXCITING ARTS-BASED EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THE GREATER-FORSYTH COUNTY AREA. IN ADDITION, THE INCREASED SPACE WILL ENABLE THE SAWTOOTH TO IMPLEMENT A NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM THAT WILL BE DESIGNED FOR THOSE ADULT STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PURSUE ADVANCED COURSES OF STUDY TOWARD A PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN THE ARTS.
(6) ASHE COUNTY GOVERNMENT150 GOVERNMENT CIRCLE SUITE 2500 JEFFERSON,NC28640	56-6000274	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	20,544	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE SIX SIGMA TRAINING TO MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS FOR EMPLOYEES SKILLED IN QUALITY AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS. SEVERAL LOCAL INDUSTRIES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN TRAINING CURRENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYEES IN SIX SIGMA. THE TRAINING IS ALSO EXPECTED TO LEAD TO EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT LEAST ONE LOCAL INDUSTRY. ASHE COUNTY WILL CONTRACT WITH NCSU'S INDUSTRIAL EXTENSION TO PROVIDE SIX SIGMA TRAINING TO LOCAL INDUSTRIES AND THE PUBLIC.
(7) ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL200 HOSPITAL AVENUE JEFFERSON,NC28640	56-0603900	501(C)(3)	23,865	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AS IT CONVERTS TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATION AND IMPLEMENTS OTHER REVENUE GENERATING STRATEGIES. THIS CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATION ENSURES REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES AT COST FROM MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, WHICH WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LOSS OF REVENUE AND ENABLE THE HOSPITAL TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES THAT ARE CURRENTLY AT RISK. THE PROJECT WILL RETAIN 314 HIGH-PAYING JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY AND GENERATE OPERATING EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASED REVENUE THAT WILL HELP THE HOSPITAL CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS INTO THE FUTURE.
(8) BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 1069 5337 HWY 264 EAST WASHINGTON,NC27889	56-0894923	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	38,354	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO HELP EQUIP A LAB AT BEAUFORT COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE THAT WILL PROVIDE SIMULATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES FOR NURSING STUDENTS. THE AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES WILL ALLOW THE COLLEGE TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF STUDENTS TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS LEARNED IN THE NURSING PROGRAM, INCREASE THE RETENTION RATE, AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NURSING GRADUATES BY AN AVERAGE OF TEN PER YEAR OVER THREE YEARS. ULTIMATELY, THE PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE INCREASED NUMBER OF STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR PLACEMENT IN LOCAL NURSING POSITIONS.
(9) BENSON AREA MEDICAL CENTERPO BOX 399 3333 NC HWY 242 N BENSON,NC27504	56-1181412	501(C)(3)	60,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO AID THE RENOVATION OF UNFINISHED SPACE WITHIN THE EXISTING BENSON AREA MEDICAL CENTER FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE ADDITION OF NEW PERSONNEL. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO CREATE FIVE (5) NEW POSITIONS: A PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST AND THREE SUPPORT STAFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE NEW STAFF IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE ANNUAL PATIENT VISITS BY 4,000 WITH MORE THAN 1000 OF THOSE VISITS BY UNDUPLICATED, NEW PATIENTS.
(10) BENT CREEK INSTITUTE INC100 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED WAY ASHEVILLE,NC288069315	26-4768737	501(C)(3)	253,759	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE BENT CREEK INSTITUTE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE BENT CREEK INSTITUTE PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BY CAPITALIZING ON PUBLIC INTEREST IN NATURAL PRODUCTS, HOLISTIC AND PLANT-BASED HEALTH TREATMENT. THE INSTITUTE IS IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NORTH CAROLINA'S FARMERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIGH VALUE CROP. THE INSTITUTE ALSO HOUSES THE BENT CREEK GERMPLASM REPOSITORY, WHICH IS NORTH AMERICA'S ONLY MEDICINAL PLANT GERMPLASM COLLECTION. DURING THE GRANT TERM, BENT CREEK EXPECTS TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE GERMPLASM REPOSITORY, PROVIDE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO AS MANY AS THIRTY COMPANIES, AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPRIETARY BLACK COHOSH CULTIVAR.
(11) BERTIE COUNTY PARKS AND REC DEPTPO BOX 5630 WINDSOR,NC27983	56-6000276	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	163,714	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO INCREASE WELLNESS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS IN EACH COMMUNITY IN BERTIE COUNTY BY LEVERAGING THE RECREATIONAL ASSETS AT EIGHT PUBIC SCHOOL FACILITIES. CURRENTLY, THERE IS ONLY ONE CENTRAL LOCATION TO HOST RECREATION PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY. THE BERTIE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT. WILL PARTNER WITH BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS TO USE THE IDENTIFIED FACILITIES DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS, ON WEEKENDS, AND DURING THE SUMMER FOR RECREATIONAL AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. USING THE IDENTIFIED SCHOOLS IN EACH COMMUNITY WILL HELP BERTIE COUNTY'S DISPERSED COMMUNITIES OVERCOME THE BARRIERS OF ISOLATION AND LIMITED COUNTYWIDE PROGRAMMING.
(12) BLADEN HEALTHCARE LLC501 S POPLAR STREET ELIZABETHTOWN,NC28337	56-6003607	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	85,478	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE PROCUREMENT OF CLINICAL EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES THAT TARGET IMPROVEMENTS AT BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL. THE PROJECT WILL ALLOW THE HOSPITAL TO INCREASE REVENUES BY ENABLING THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE AND INCREASE PATIENT RETENTION BY AVOIDING PATIENT TRANSFER TO OTHER FACILITIES OUTSIDE THE COUNTY. THE PROJECT WILL INCREASE HEALTH CARE SERVICES OFFERED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND SURGICAL SUITE AND ESTABLISH A NEW PEDIATRICS UNIT. THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH THE RETENTION OF 300 FULL AND PART-TIME JOBS AT THE FACILITY.
(13) BLADENBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC818 SOUTH MAIN STREET BLADENBORO,NC28320	58-2283340	501(C)(3)	155,623	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE BLADENBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BHS) WITH INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES TO ITS FARM LIFE AND SCIENCE BUILDING TO AID IN TENANT RETENTION AND PREPARE ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THE BUILDING IS HOME TO COASTAL SOUTHEASTERN UNITED CARE, SEVERAL SMALL MUSEUMS, AN ACTIVITIES CENTER/BANQUET ROOM AND A KITCHEN. BHS IS IN DANGER OF LOSING COASTAL SOUTHEASTERN UNITED CARE AS A TENANT IF UPGRADES ARE NOT MADE. COASTAL SOUTHEASTERN UNITED CARE HAS PLANS TO EXPAND FROM 15 EMPLOYEES TO 100 EMPLOYEES OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS.
(14) BLADEN'S BLOOMIN' AGRI-INDUSTRIAL INC218-A AVIATION PARKWAY ELIZABETHTOWN,NC28337	46-0502334	501(C)(3)	191,328	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST BLADEN'S BLOOMIN' AGRI-INDUSTRIAL (BBAI) WITH THE UPFIT OF A 20,000 SF. SPEC BUILDING IN BLADENBORO TO FINISHED INCUBATOR SPACE. POTENTIAL CLIENTS WHO HAVE VISITED THE BUILDING COULD NOT FINANCE THE UPFIT OR HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO WAIT FOR AN UPFIT. THE BUILDING IS OWNED BY BBAI AND WILL BE LEASED OR SOLD AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE PROJECT WILL CREATE 20-50 NEW JOBS OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS AND $1-2 MILLION OF NEW TAX BASE FOR THE TOWN AND COUNTY.
(15) BLADEN'S BLOOMIN' AGRI-INDUSTRIAL INC218-A AVIATION PARKWAY ELIZABETHTOWN,NC28337	46-0502334	501(C)(3)	175,000	THIS GRANT TO BLADEN'S BLOOMIN' AGRI-INDUSTRIAL (BBAI) WILL ASSIST WITH THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING EQUIPMENT LEASING PROGRAM TO HELP CREATE OR EXPAND BUSINESSES. BBAI WILL FINANCE THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY A COMPANY AND LEASE IT TO THAT COMPANY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. AS PAYMENTS ARE RECEIVED, BBAI WILL REINVEST THOSE FUNDS IN OTHER PROJECTS. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO HELP AT LEAST 8 BUSINESSES STARTUP OR EXPAND AND TO CREATE 100 JOBS AND OVER $2 MILLION IN TAX BASE OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS.
(16) BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITALPO DRAWER 9 SPRUCE PINE,NC28777	56-1025032	501(C)(3)	20,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EFFORTS AMONG THE FIVE MEMBERS OF A RURAL HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM TO MAKE TARGETED IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY THE HOSPITALS NEED TO RETAIN MORE THAN 2,500 JOBS AND EXPAND SERVICES. CONSORTIUM HOSPITALS INCLUDE BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL, ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHARLES A. CANNON JR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
(17) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NASHEDGECOMBE COUNTIESPO BOX 1622 ROCKY MOUNT,NC278021622	56-0934910	501(C)(3)	16,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S JUNIOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES JOB PREPARATION SKILLS, CAREER MENTORING, JOB-SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (TOWARD ACHIEVEMENT OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA) FOR OVER 300 YOUTH. THIS GRANT WILL ALSO SUPPORT WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE BOY & GIRLS CLUB LOCATIONS FOR 20 AT-RISK YOUTH.
(18) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA943-O W ANDREWS AVENUE HENDERSON,NC27536	56-2525793	501(C)(3)	21,650	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA WITH THE EXPANSION OF ITS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS AT TWO VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS (EATON JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PINKSTON STREET ELEMENTARY) IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, CAREER ORIENTATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH CHOICES, SOCIAL AND RECREATION CURRICULUM TO HIGH RISK YOUTH. THIS EXPANSION WILL ALLOW BGCNCNC TO SERVE 60 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 30 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. PROJECT GOALS INCLUDE INCREASED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, IMPROVED ACHIEVEMENT AND A REDUCTION IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.
(19) BURKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONPOST OFFICE BOX 1702 MORGANTON,NC28680	59-3762106	501(C)(3)	368,000	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE BURKE COUNTY EDC WITH MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO A PRE-GRADED 80 ACRE INDUSTRIAL PARK TO CREATE, RETAIN, AND/OR EXPAND APPROXIMATELY 600 JOBS OVER 3 YEARS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND OF $557,000 TO MAKE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARK TO MAKE IT MORE MARKETABLE.
(20) BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPO DRAWER 989 MORGANTON,NC286800989	56-0935935	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	13,120	WITH THIS GRANT, BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BCPS) WILL TRAIN TEACHERS IN THE NC REAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. BCPS WILL USE THE NC REAL CURRICULUM TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT BCPS, WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND OTHER COMMUNITY TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS. BCPS WILL ALSO OFFER A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP FOR YOUTH AGES 10-14 TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE-BASED EXPERIENCE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT STARTING BUSINESSES AND EXPOSING THEM TO LEARNING IN A COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT.
(21) BURKE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY110 EAST MEETING STREET MORGANTON,NC28655	26-4123817	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	158,209	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE BURKE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN ITS EFFORTS TO HELP DIVERSIFY THE COUNTY'S ECONOMY BY MARKETING ITS TOURISM ASSETS AND PROMOTING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT MARKETING, HOSPITALITY TRAINING AND PROGRAM STAFFING.
(22) CALDWELL COUNTYPO BOX 2200 905 WEST AVENUE LENOIR,NC28645	56-6001979	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	86,599	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED TO ADHEZION BIOMEDICAL AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE NEW EQUIPMENT WILL ALLOW ADHEZION TO MANUFACTURE A NEW WOUND CLOSURE PRODUCT IN HUDSON, NC, CREATING 20 NEW JOBS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS. THE JOBS WILL PAY, ON AVERAGE, $41,500/YEAR.
(23) CASWELL COUNTY GOVERNMENTPO BOX 98 144 COURT SQUARE YANCEYVILLE,NC27379	56-6000283	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	56,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CASWELL COUNTY THAT WILL RESULT IN THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS THE CURRENT DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY OF BROADBAND IN THE COUNTY AND TO DETERMINE WHERE IMPROVEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE. INCREASED BROADBAND CAPACITY AND COVERAGE WILL AID IN BOOSTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY THE COUNTY TO MOVE TOWARD FUND ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES.
(24) CASWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS353 COUNTY HOME RD YANCEYVILLE,NC27379	56-6001002	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	116,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,800 SQ. FT. WORKFORCE TRAINING FACILITY TO REPLACE AN INADEQUATE WELDING ROOM AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR SEVERAL IDENTIFIED TRAINING NEEDS. THE FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED AT BARTLETT YANCEY HIGH SCHOOL AND SERVE AS A SHARED USE FACILITY FOR THE CASWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE FACILITY WILL INCLUDE A STATE-OF-THE-ART WELDING LAB/CLASSROOM. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
(25) CATAWBA COUNTY SCHOOLSPO BOX 1010 10 EAST 25TH STREET NEWTON,NC28658	56-6001003	501(C)(3)	170,368	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED BY CATAWBA COUNTY SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE STEM PROGRAM. THE SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING PROJECT (SEPUP) WILL BE USED TO TRANSFORM TEACHING AND LEARNING USING AN ISSUE-BASED SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN LIFE, EARTH AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY WILL BE EXPANDED FROM THE 8TH GRADE PROGRAM GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY TO THE 7TH GRADE DESIGN AND MODEL COURSE, AND ESTABLISH THE INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND DESIGN AT A FEEDER HIGH SCHOOL IN YEAR TWO. THE CYBERKIDS PROGRAM WILL BE EXPANDED TO SERVE THE OTHER FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AS AN AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE. CHAMPIONS IN EDUCATION AND THE NC CENTER FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WILL PARTNER WITH THE DISTRICT TO CONNECT THE PROJECT WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES.
(26) CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE2550 US HWY 70E HICKORY,NC286028302	56-0792028	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	200,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW THE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER (MSC), A COMPONENT OF CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND THE TESTING, RAPID PROTOTYPING, AND OTHER SERVICE CAPABILITIES THAT IT PROVIDES TO NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESSES. THE EQUIPMENT TO BE ACQUIRED WITH GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS IS IN DEMAND BY LOCAL COMPANIES. THE SERVICES THAT MSC OFFERS ARE NECESSARY FOR MANUFACTURERS TO MOVE INNOVATIONS FROM LAB TO PRODUCTION TO MARKETPLACE. DURING 2008-2009, MSC CLIENTS INCREASED SALES BY $2.8 MILLION.
(27) CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE2550 US HWY 70E HICKORY,NC286028302	56-0792028	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	40,800	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO HELP CATAWBA VALLEY CC (CVCC) ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT AND UPFIT FACILITIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO WORKERS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AT FISERV AND OTHER COMPANIES. FISERV IS ESTABLISHING A CALL CENTER THAT WILL EMPLOY 419 FULL TIME WORKERS WITH AVERAGE PAY OF $25,428 ANNUALLY PLUS BENEFITS. THE COMPANY WILL ALSO INVEST $4.8 MILLION IN CAPITAL IN THE PROJECT.
(28) CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIPPO BOX 26300 GREENSBORO,NC274386300	23-7079591	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	180,232	THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP (CCL) WILL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 120 FRESHMEN GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARS IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR. PROGRAM COMPONENTS WILL INCLUDE RECRUITMENT OF SCHOLARS, FORMATION OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND A FRESHMEN YEAR LEADERSHIP RETREAT TO INCLUDE COACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO OFFER PAID SUMMER ACTION-LEARNING/ INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES IN TIER 1 AND 2 COUNTIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM WILL CONCLUDE WITH A TWO DAY RETREAT FOLLOWING AND BUILDING ON THE SUMMER EXPERIENCES. CCL WILL ALSO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE OVERALL PROGRAM.
(29) CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE1105 KELLY DRIVE SANFORD,NC27330	56-0794261	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	90,000	GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL SUPPORT CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S EFFORTS TO LEAD THE ENERGY SECTOR CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THAT INCORPORATES CURRICULUM INNOVATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND BROAD-BASED PARTICIPATION AMONG COMMUNITY COLLEGES, BUSINESSES, AND INDUSTRIES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE WORKFORCE DEMANDS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S GREEN ENERGY ECONOMY. THE EFFORT IS PART OF A LARGER NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM-WIDE CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THAT IS INCORPORATING GREEN PRINCIPLES ACROSS DISCIPLINES. WORKING GROUPS WILL GENERATE A STREAMLINED PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND DEVELOP ASSESSMENTS TO ENSURE THAT GRADUATES EMERGE WITH INDUSTRY-CERTIFIED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND UTILIZATION OF TRADITIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.
(30) CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE1105 KELLY DRIVE SANFORD,NC27330	56-0794261	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	358,130	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL EQUIP A TRAINING CENTER TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS FOR PROJECT BUTTERFLY AND TO WORKERS AT OTHER COMPANIES IN THE REGION. PROJECT BUTTERFLY IS CONSIDERING LOCATING A NEW FABRICATION FACILITY IN SANFORD, CREATING 322 NEW JOBS IN A COUNTY WITH 13.2% UNEMPLOYMENT. THE JOBS WOULD PAY AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $37,829, COMPARED TO THE COUNTY AVERAGE OF $35,828. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WOULD BE USED TO PURCHASE WELDING, ROBOTICS, PNEUMATICS, HYDRAULICS, PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TRAINING BY PROJECT BUTTERFLY AND OTHER COMPANIES IN THE REGION.
(31) CENTRAL PARK NCPO BOX 159 STAR,NC27356	56-1830629	501(C)(3)	31,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO LEVERAGE MORE THAN $275,000 IN COMMITTED FUNDING FOR THE STARWORKS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ENTERPRISE LOCATED IN A FORMER TEXTILE MILL IN STAR, NORTH CAROLINA. THE CENTER HOUSES SEVERAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED ENTERPRISES. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE BUILDING WHICH WILL ALLOW THE CENTER TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE EXISTING TENANTS AND LEAD TO THE CREATION OF UP TO FIVE SMALL BUSINESSES AND APPROXIMATELY 15 NEW JOBS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
(32) CHATHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONPO BOX 1627 PITTSBORO,NC27312	56-2048401	501(C)(3)	15,500	THE CHATHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN DESIGNED BY THE UNC CENTER FOR COMPETITIVE ECONOMIES. THE EDC WILL USE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLAN TO ATTRACT NEW INDUSTRY, RETAIN EXISTING BUSINESSES, AND CULTIVATE A STRONG ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY, AMONG OTHER THINGS. TOWARDS THIS EFFORT, GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT A CLUSTER SPECIALIST POSITION THAT WILL FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SILER CITY AND WESTERN CHATHAM COUNTY AREAS.
(33) CITY OF CLAREMONTPO BOX 446 3288 EAST MAIN ST CLAREMONT,NC28610	56-6018221	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	53,326	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF CLAREMONT PURCHASE WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED OR SOLD TO PIERRE FOODS, WHICH IS EXPANDING ITS OPERATIONS AND ADDING 500 NEW JOBS IN THE CITY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO HELP PIERRE FOODS RETAIN ITS CURRENT 717 JOBS.
(34) CITY OF KINSTONPO DRAWER 339 207 E KING STREET KINSTON,NC285020339	56-6001259	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	160,000	THIS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE GRANT WILL ASSIST THE CITY OF KINSTON WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALKS ON HERRITAGE STREET BETWEEN THE INTERSECTIONS OF GORDAN STREET AND BLOUNT STREET. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, EIGHT NEW BUSINESSES HAVE LOCATED ON HERRITAGE STREET. IT IS BELIEVED THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL ATTRACT OTHER BUSINESSES AND MORE SHOPPERS.
(35) CITY OF KINSTONPO DRAWER 339 207 E KING STREET KINSTON,NC285020339	56-6001259	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	338,000	THIS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE GRANT IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD CORRIDOR IN ORDER TO CREATE CURB APPEAL, INCREASE COMMUNITY MORALE AND SET THE STAGE FOR NEW JOBS AND INVESTMENT. THE CORRIDOR IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY THOROUGHFARES INTO KINSTON. A LIVABLE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND CAPACITY. THIS PROJECT WILL LEVERAGE OVER $450,000 IN FUNDS FROM NCDOT.
(36) CITY OF LENOIRPO BOX 958 LENOIR,NC286450958	56-6001265	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	1,000,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF LENOIR WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS RELATED TO A RAW WATER INTAKE AND PUMP SYSTEM PROPOSED AT LAKE RHODHISS THAT WILL HELP CREATE A RELIABLE SOURCE OF WATER AND INCREASED CAPACITY FOR BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL USE. THIS PROJECT WILL HELP LENOIR SUSTAIN EXISTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TARGETING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION, JOB CREATION AND JOB RETENTION. THIS GRANT WILL LEVERAGE OTHER FUNDS SECURED FOR THE PROJECT.
(37) CITY OF MOUNT AIRYPO BOX 70 MOUNT AIRY,NC270300070	56-6001293	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	90,000	THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY'S AND THE TOWN OF PILOT MOUNTAIN'S PLAN TO WORK TOGETHER WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO MARKET AND DELIVER WATER TO NEW CUSTOMER POPULATIONS OUTSIDE SURRY COUNTY IN ORDER TO MEET SYSTEM OPERATING EXPENSES WITHOUT HAVING TO INCREASE CUSTOMER RATES EACH YEAR. BOTH WATER SYSTEMS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL EXCESS CAPACITY BUILT FOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS LOCALLY AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT REDUCING PRODUCTION CAPACITY WILL NOT REDUCE OPERATING EXPENSES ENOUGH TO HAVE ANY APPRECIABLE IMPACT. KING IS CURRENTLY STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING AN INTERCONNECTION WITH FORSYTH CITY/COUNTY UTILITIES. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR INTERCONNECTING THE MOUNT AIRY, PILOT MOUNTAIN AND KING WATER SYSTEMS.
(38) CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDSPO BOX 38 1040 ROANOKE AVENUE ROANOKE RAPIDS,NC27870	56-6001319	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	69,572	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS IN ITS EFFORTS TO REVITALIZE AND PROMOTE HALIFAX COUNTY'S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREAS TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE CITY WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE TOWNS OF ENFIELD, HALIFAX, HOBGOOD, LITTLETON, SCOTLAND NECK AND WELDON AS WELL AS WITH HALIFAX COUNTY BUSINESS HORIZONS AND THE ROANOKE AVENUE BUSINESS ALLIANCE.
(39) CITY OF ROCKINGHAM514 ROCKINGHAM ROAD ROCKINGHAM,NC28379	56-6001322	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	577,357	THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE CITY OF ROCKINGHAM WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MAIN TRUNK LINE FOR A SYSTEM THAT WILL ULTIMATELY PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE TO THE APPROXIMATELY 630 HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE EAST ROCKINGHAM AREA AND ELIMINATE THE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE OF FAILING SEPTIC TANKS. THE EAST ROCKINGHAM AREA HAS A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF FAILING SEPTIC TANKS WHICH HAS LEAD TO THE INABILITY OF OCCUPIED HOMES AND BUSINESSES TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE, AS WELL AS THE SEEPAGE OF SEWAGE FROM THE GROUND AROUND HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
(40) CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC137 SOUTH POST ROAD SHELBY,NC28152	56-1416411	501(C)(3)	22,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE CNA I & II PROGRAMS AT CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND TO ALLOW THE COLLEGE TO OFFER BOTH PROGRAMS IN ONE SEMESTER. THIS EFFORT WILL ALLOW THE COLLEGE TO ACCELERATE TRAINING IN HEALTH CARE, WHICH SHOULD HELP MEET CURRENT DEMAND FOR MORE THAN 150 CNAS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY.
(41) CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC137 SOUTH POST ROAD SHELBY,NC28152	56-1416411	501(C)(3)	43,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIRE ACADEMY THAT WILL OFFER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER AND FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR EXISTING FIREFIGHTERS. MODIFICATIONS IN CURRICULUM AND COURSE DELIVERY WILL ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO BE JOB-READY IN TWO MONTHS INSTEAD OF TWO YEARS. THE PROJECT WILL HELP MEET THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED DEMAND OF REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR NEW FIREFIGHTERS.
(42) CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC137 SOUTH POST ROAD SHELBY,NC28152	56-1416411	501(C)(3)	890,800	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH SECURING THE INFORMATION AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO EQUIP THE LEGRAND CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS FACILITY WILL MEET A CRITICAL NEED FOR MEETING SPACE AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN THE COUNTY. THE CENTER WILL HOUSE THE CLEVELAND EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, CORPORATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND OFFER SPACE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRAVEL AND TOURISM EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND CONFERENCES. THE PROJECT WILL EXPOSE CECHS STUDENTS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PREPARING THEM FOR COLLEGE AND WORK, AND DRAW OUT-OF-COUNTY GUESTS TO MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE CENTER.
(43) CLEVELAND COUNTYPO BOX 1210 311 E MARION ST SHELBY,NC281511210	56-6000288	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	746,756	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST CLEVELAND COUNTY WITH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY PURCHASING EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED OR SOLD TO CLEARWATER PAPER AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. CLEARWATER PAPER IS ESTABLISHING A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN THE COUNTY AND WILL CREATE 250 NEW JOBS PAYING APPROXIMATELY $38,000 PER YEAR, ABOVE THE COUNTY AVERAGE OF $31,200.
(44) COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLEPO BOX 2327 ELIZABETH CITY,NC279062327	56-6024012	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	68,929	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE (COA) TO IMPLEMENT TRAINING ACTIVITIES TARGETING JOBS IN LOCAL AEROSPACE COMPANIES. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EXPAND AND FULLY IMPLEMENT THE AVIATION SHEET METAL WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM AND DEVELOP TRAINING MODULES IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: AVIONICS, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS, SHEET METAL AND COMPOSITES. THESE MODULES WILL FORM AN INITIAL FOUNDATION THAT WILL LEAD TO FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF AN FAA CERTIFIED AIRFRAME AND POWER PLANT TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE FUTURE. AREA INDUSTRY ESTIMATES JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS WILL EXCEED 700 POSITIONS. CURRENTLY, THE COLLEGE AND REGION ARE UNABLE TO SUPPLY A RELIABLE NUMBER OF SKILLED WORKERS FOR THIS INDUSTRY. FUNDS WILL ALLOW THE COLLEGE TO ESTABLISH NEW AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EXISTING TRAINING PROGRAMS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS TO MEET INDUSTRY GROWTH.
(45) COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLEPO BOX 2327 ELIZABETH CITY,NC279062327	56-6024012	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	49,723	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DRS TECHNOLOGIES AND OTHER LOCAL SHEET METAL SHOPS, WITH ESTABLISHING A NEW TRAINING PROGRAM TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR QUALIFIED SHEET METAL FABRICATORS AND MECHANICS IN CAMDEN, CHOWAN, GATES AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE SEVEN-WEEK PROGRAM WILL OFFER PARTICIPANTS HANDS-ON, SHOP FLOOR EXPERIENCE TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT DEMAND.
(46) COLUMBUS COUNTY111 WASHINGTON STREET WHITEVILLE,NC28472	56-6000289	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	12,735	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST COLUMBUS COUNTY WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES CREATED BY THE AGRIBUSINESS COMMITTEE TO ATTRACT AGRIBUSINESS TO THE COUNTY, SPECIFICALLY FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES. THE THREE-YEAR MARKETING CAMPAIGN WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE INTEREST GENERATED BY COLUMBUS COUNTY'S RECENT AGRIBUSINESS INITIATIVES AND SUCCESSES. THE MARKETING CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT AT LEAST THREE FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS TO COLUMBUS COUNTY THAT WILL EACH CREATE 40 JOBS AND MAKE AN INVESTMENT OF $2 MILLION IN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
(47) COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLSPO BOX 729 WHITEVILLE,NC28472	79-0295712	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	1,025,375	THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE FAIR BLUFF CAREER TECHNICAL ACADEMY (THE ACADEMY), WHICH WILL OFFER A BLENDED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM THAT WILL INTEGRATE CORE CURRICULA FOCUSED ON NATIONAL INDUSTRY SKILL STANDARDS INTO THE STUDENT'S DAILY COURSEWORK. WHILE MEETING STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION, STUDENTS WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY BE WORKING TOWARD A RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY. TECHNICAL PROGRAMS OFFERED WILL INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION TRADES, METALS MANUFACTURING, CULINARY ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. STUDENTS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN AN INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM ALLOWING THEM TO WORK IN LOCAL INDUSTRY. THE ACADEMY WILL PARTNER WITH SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE CLASSES VIA THE CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION. THE SCHOOL WILL SERVE PRIMARILY STUDENTS WHO HAVE OR ARE AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO REDUCE DROPOUT RATES, INCREASE EMPLOYER SATISFACTION WITH COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS' GRADUATES, DECREA
(48) COMMUNITY CLINIC OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY127 E TRADE STREET STE B-100 FOREST CITY,NC28043	56-2478341	501(C)(3)	200,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW THE COMMUNITY CLINIC OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY TO RENOVATE A BUILDING AND INCREASE CLINIC SPACE FROM 1,400 S.F. TO 10,000 S.F. ALLOWING A SHIFT FROM A FREE CLINIC TO A CLINIC THAT WILL ACCEPT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS AMONG OTHERS. THE EXPANSION WILL ALSO HELP THE CLINIC PURSUE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) STATUS, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT OPERATING COSTS. IF THE EXPANSION IS SUCCESSFUL AND THE CLINIC RECEIVES FQHC STATUS, THE CLINIC EXPECTS TO CREATE AT LEAST TWENTY NEW POSITIONS.
(49) CONNECTINC INC110 FOUNTAIN PARK DR STE A-2 BATTLEBORO,NC27809	56-2273247	501(C)(3)	25,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTH CENTRAL PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES MEDICATION COMPLIANCE AMONG WORK CENTRAL CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE ENTERED OR ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. HEALTH CENTRAL WILL HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT BY HELPING UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CUSTOMERS RECEIVE MEDICATION FOR FREE OR AT REDUCED COSTS FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS THAT HINDER THEIR ABILITY TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN JOBS. CONNECTINC WILL SERVE NEW PARTICIPANTS IN TIER 1 COUNTIES WHO WOULD ALSO BE RECEIVING REEMPLOYMENT AND JOB RETENTION ASSISTANCE.
(50) COUNTY OF HYDE30 OYSTER CREEK ROAD PO BOX 188 SWAN QUARTER,NC27885	56-6000308	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	405,360	THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS TO EXPAND WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT TO THE MATTAMUSKEET LODGE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE WASTEWATER LAGOON IN ENGELHARD. THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA RECENTLY PURCHASED THE MATTAMUSKEET LODGE AND IS REFURBISHING IT AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION AND VISITOR'S CENTER FOR MAINLAND HYDE COUNTY. NEW DEVELOPMENT AND HOMES ALONG US 264 WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE NEW WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FACILITY.
(51) COUNTY OF HYDE30 OYSTER CREEK ROAD PO BOX 188 SWAN QUARTER,NC27885	56-6000308	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	212,640	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE TO A PROPOSED WORKING WATERFRONT BUSINESS PARK IN ENGELHARD THAT COULD SERVE TO HELP THE WANCHESE SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK EXPAND AND BRING MARINE RELATED BUSINESSES TO HYDE COUNTY. EXPANDING THE WANCHESE SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK INTO ENGELHARD WILL PROVIDE A WAY OF PROTECTING HYDE COUNTY'S DISAPPEARING WORKING WATERFRONT AND CREATING MARINE-RELATED JOBS.
(52) COUNTY OF WILKES110 NORTH STREET WILKESBORO,NC28697	56-6000350	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	80,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER TO AN INDUSTRIAL PARK BEING CONSTRUCTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE WILKES COUNTY AIRPORT. THE EXTENSION WILL RESULT IN THE CREATION OF TEN NEW JOBS AT MX AIRCRAFT, AND IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES AND LOCATION OF NEW BUSINESSES AT THE AIRPORT. THE NEW JOBS WILL REQUIRE WORKERS WITH SKILLS IN AVIATION AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
(53) COUNTY OF WILKES110 NORTH STREET WILKESBORO,NC28697	56-6000350	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	75,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL HELP WILKES, CALDWELL, SURRY, AND YADKIN COUNTIES BRAND AND MARKET THE YAKIN VALLEY REGION AS A CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ECO-TOURISM DESTINATION. IT WILL ESTABLISH A PILOT WAYFINDING PROGRAM IDENTIFYING AND CONNECTING MAJOR NATURAL/RECREATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS, INCREASING TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES, BUSINESS EXPANSION AND RETENTION, AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS. THIS PROJECT IS PART OF A PHASE ONE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE YADKIN RIVER HERITAGE CORRIDOR (YRHC), A REGIONAL COLLABORATION TO CREATE A SYSTEM OF MULTI-USE TRAILS LINKING RECREATIONAL, AGRI-TOURISM, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS ALONG A 129-MILE YADKIN RIVER CORRIDOR.
(54) CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION800 COLLEGE COURT NEW BERN,NC28562	59-1718436	501(C)(3)	356,973	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH RESOURCES NECESSARY TO EXPAND THE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM THEREBY INCREASING STUDENT THROUGH-PUT, TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED MANUFACTURING/COMPOSITES PROGRAM AND TO PARTNER WITH CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH EARLY COLLEGE EAST ON THE HAVELOCK CAMPUS OF CRAVEN CC, WHICH WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL TRAINING IN STEM AND BASIC SKILLS RELATED TO THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.
(55) DAVIDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 1287 LEXINGTON,NC272931287	56-0792247	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	60,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO COMPLETE TWO DIESEL MECHANIC BAYS IN THE NEW TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER ON DCCC'S CAMPUS IN LEXINGTON. THE TWO BAYS WILL INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE FACILITY TO TRAIN A WORKFORCE TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA. REGIONAL EMPLOYERS INDICATE THAT 566-787 NEW JOBS WILL RESULT OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS IN A VARIETY OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED OCCUPATIONS IN THE REGION.
(56) THE DEVELOPMENT FOUND OF THE NC CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING276 NCCAT DRIVE CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-1884667	501(C)(3)	34,800	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING'S CONTINUING EFFORT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS FROM TOBACCO DEPENDENT AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA IN HIGH NEED CURRICULUM AREAS. THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO SUPPORT 200 TEACHERS FROM TIER 1 COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AS THEY PURSUE AND EARN CERTIFICATION. TEACHERS THAT ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION OFTEN STAY IN TEACHING LONGER, ARE MORE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR PROFESSION, AND TEND TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME DISTRICTS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR COSTS RELATED TO TEACHER PARTICIPATION.
(57) THE DEVELOPMENT FOUND OF THE NC CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING276 NCCAT DRIVE CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-1884667	501(C)(3)	100,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING (NCCAT) IN ITS CONTINUING EFFORT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED (NBC) TEACHERS IN TIER 1 COUNTIES. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT 200 TEACHERS FROM TIER 1 COUNTIES WITH THEIR EFFORT TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION. DURING A FIVE DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS THAT FOCUS ON INSTRUCTION AND LEARN SKILLS THAT HELP THEM COMPLETE THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS.
(58) DURHAM ECONOMIC RESOURCE CENTERC/O UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 904 NORTH ROXBORO ST DURHAM,NC27701	26-3742480	501(C)(3)	15,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS BY THE DURHAM ECONOMIC RESOURCE CENTER (DERC) TO ADD A GREEN JOBS TRAINING MODULE TO ITS EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS. DERC PROVIDES CAREER READINESS, SIMULATED WORK EXPERIENCE, AND JOB PLACEMENT (PT/FT) OR ADVANCED ACADEMIC TRAINING TO RESIDENTS THAT HAVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ARE FROM AREAS WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE BOTH JOB TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES.
(59) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITYDEPT OF CHEMISTRY STE 300 GREENVILLE,NC27858	56-6000403	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	800,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER AT ECU'S BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THAT WILL CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS IN NORTH CAROLINA. FAMILY PHYSICIANS CREATE JOBS FOR NURSES AND OTHERS AND BRING NEEDED MEDICAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA.
(60) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITYDEPT OF CHEMISTRY STE 301 GREENVILLE,NC27858	56-6000403	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	18,259	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE LABORATORIES IN ECU'S CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL FIRMS SUCH AS DSM AND METRICS, THE DEPARTMENT HAS TAILORED ITS LAB TO BETTER PREPARE STUDENTS FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SEVERAL COMPANIES HAVE COMMITTED FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT TO BOLSTER THE STUDENTS' LAB EXPERIENCES AND TO DEVELOP STRONGER SKILL SETS. THESE COMPANIES HAVE INDICATED AN ANTICIPATED NEED TO HIRE GRADUATES FROM THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS.
(61) EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE2009 W WILSON STREET TARBORO,NC27886	56-0897301	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	224,481	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER ON THE ROCKY MOUNT CAMPUS OF EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS FACILITY NOT ONLY WILL BE THE CENTRAL LOCATION FOR 14 OF THE COLLEGE'S 22 ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE ON-SITE CLINICAL AND SIMULATED CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE STUDENTS, BUT ALSO WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION, SCREENINGS, AND LIMITED MEDICAL AND DENTAL TREATMENTS AT THE PRIMARY CARE AND DENTAL CLINICS TO BE HOUSED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE CENTER WILL SERVE AN EIGHT COUNTY REGION. THE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CREATED BY THE CENTER WILL HELP REDUCE THE TRAINING BOTTLENECK FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO FILL JOBS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
(62) EDGECOMBE COUNTYPO BOX 10 201 ST ANDREW STREET TARBORO,NC27886	56-6000298	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	85,194	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE EAST CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION TO HELP INCREASE ITS UTILITY, SAFETY AND SANITATION. OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, THE CENTER HAS HOSTED OVER 152 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND GENERATED LIVESTOCK SALES OF NEARLY $3 MILLION DOLLARS.
(63) EDGECOMBE COUNTYPO BOX 10 201 ST ANDREW STREET TARBORO,NC27886	56-6000298	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	96,523	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT PLANNING EFFORTS OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY THAT WILL ADDRESS THE NEED FOR INCREASED BROADBAND ACCESS IN UNSERVED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. PRIORITIES FOR THE COUNTY ARE TO INCREASE BROADBAND SERVICES TO ITS RURAL AREAS AND TO ENABLE INCREASED AFTER-SCHOOL ACCESS BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ONE-TO-ONE LAPTOP PROGRAM AND BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS.
(64) EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS412 PEARL STREET PO BOX 7128 TARBORO,NC27886	56-6001023	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	50,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A 1-TO-1 LAPTOP PROJECT FOR EDGECOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS, WHICH WILL PROVIDE PERSONAL COMPUTERS TO EACH STUDENT AND TEACHER IN GRADES 9 AND 10.
(65) THE ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONPO BOX 1467 1704 WEEKSVILLE RD ELIZABETH CITY,NC27909	23-7115345	501(C)(3)	533,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE FINAL PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR THE ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AVIATION SCIENCES COMPLEX AT THE ELIZABETH CITY AIRPARK. THIS FACILITY WILL HOUSE JOINT WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE TARGETING INDUSTRY NEEDS IN NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. WITHOUT THIS ASSISTANCE, THESE INSTITUTIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE UNABLE TO MEET INDUSTRY DEMAND FOR WORKERS.
(66) THE ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONPO BOX 1467 1704 WEEKSVILLE ROAD ELIZABETH CITY,NC27909	23-7115345	501(C)(3)	169,919	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE AND EQUIP THE AVIATION SCIENCES PROGRAM AT ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE TRAINING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO DEVELOP THE PROPOSED NORTHEASTEM NORTH CAROLINA AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMERCE CENTER.
(67) FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE2100 SILAS CREEK PKWY WINSTONSALEM,NC27103	56-0792614	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	112,800	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE USED TO TRAIN A SKILLED WORKFORCE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING IN FORSYTH COUNTY. THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL IN TRAINING THE NEARLY 400 EMPLOYEES THAT WILL BE HIRED AT THE NEW CATERPILLAR MANUFACTURING FACILITY BEING CONSTRUCTED IN WINSTON-SALEM. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL LEVERAGE OVER $860,000 IN SUPPORT BEING OFFERED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM AND AN ADDITIONAL $250,000 GRANT FROM DUKE ENERGY FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
(68) GASTON COLLEGE201 HIGHWAY 321 SOUTH DALLAS,NC28034	56-0792292	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	59,203	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS FOR GASTON COLLEGE TO BETTER MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS IN THE LINCOLN COUNTY AREA: A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST PROGRAM AND AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. TRAINING FOR BOTH 16-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAMS WILL SEEK TO LESSEN THE GAP BETWEEN SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE LABOR POOL BY RETRAINING DISPLACED WORKERS FOR THESE HIGH-DEMAND POSITIONS. THE PROGRAM ANTICIPATES HAVING 40 CERTIFIED CNA'S AND 40 EMT'S TRAINED IN THE SPRING OF 2010 WITH 90% ACHIEVING EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF COURSE COMPLETION.
(69) GASTON LITERACY COUNCIL INC116 S MARIETTA STREET GASTONIA,NC28052	58-1665789	501(C)(3)	14,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE GASTON COUNTY AREA BY COMPLEMENTING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE, AND LICENSES TO ALLOW GASTON LITERACY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE TRAINING TO CLIENTS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO PURSUE THAT TRAINING IN THE TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SETTING.
(70) GATES COUNTYPO BOX 148 200 COURT STREET GATESVILLE,NC27938	56-6000301	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	156,156	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO REPAIR, RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE GATES COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER AND ITS FACILITIES. THE GATES COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER WAS CONSTRUCTED AS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE GATES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE GATES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN 1978 AND HOUSES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS.
(71) GRAHAM COUNTY GOVERNMENTPO BOX 575 12 NORTH MAIN STREET ROBBINSVILLE,NC287710575	56-6000302	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	973,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST GRAHAM COUNTY IN SUPPORTING STANLEY FURNITURE, THE COUNTY'S LARGEST PRIVATE EMPLOYER, WITH THE RETENTION OF 468 JOBS. STANLEY IS CONSOLIDATING MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS TO THEIR ROBBINSVILLE PLANT, WHICH WILL BECOME THE COMPANY'S ONLY DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND HOME TO THE 'YOUNG AMERICA' FURNITURE LINE. THE COUNTY WILL USE THE FUNDS TO BUY EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED TO THE COMPANY TO ASSIST WITH RETOOLING THE PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES OF THE PLANT SO THAT OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES ARE ACHIEVED IN THE COMPANY'S TOP PERFORMING PRODUCT LINE. STANLEY WILL INVEST AN ADDITIONAL $5.4 MILLION AS PART OF A BROADER FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO GENERATE EFFICIENCIES AND COST SAVINGS AT THE ROBBINSVILLE PLANT. THE COUNTY WILL USE PROCEEDS FROM THE LEASE TO SUPPORT FUTURE ELIGIBLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN GRAHAM COUNTY.
(72) GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS101 DELACROIX STREET OXFORD,NC27565	56-6001038	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	40,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AT SOUTH GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WITH LAPTOP COMPUTERS. THE PROGRAM WILL EQUIP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND PRODUCE A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL'S GRADUATION RATE. TEACHERS WILL MODEL AND FACILITATE INSTRUCTION USING ASSESSMENT DATA TO DESIGN STUDENT INTERVENTIONS, CREATING HIGH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. THE SYSTEM HAS COMMITTED OVER $500,000 TO THE PROJECT AND HAS PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING PROGRAMS IN 1:1 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDED BY THE FRIDAY INSTITUTE. THE PROJECT HAS ALSO RECEIVED LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SUPPORT FROM SAS.
(73) GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY229 KINGGOLD BOULEVARD SUITE G SNOW HILL,NC285801331	56-6009132	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	75,810	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE LIBRARY WITH THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT LIBRARY FACILITY. THE RENOVATION WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE THAT CAN BE USED FOR INCREASED PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTING, AN EXPANSION IN LIBRARY MATERIALS, AND LIBRARY PROGRAMMING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ADDITIONAL JOB SEARCH RESOURCES, INCREASED MARKETABLE WORK SKILLS, AND INCREASED LITERACY.
(74) GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS301 KINGOLD BOULEVARD SNOW HILL,NC28580	56-6001039	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	60,000	THE TWILIGHT SCHOOL IS A PROGRAM STARTED BY GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH CREDIT RECOVERY, TO HELP STUDENTS WHO ARE SHORT ON SENIOR CREDITS EARN ADDITIONAL CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION, AND OFFER ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WORKING ON AN ALTERNATIVE DIPLOMA. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 100 STUDENTS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL ASSIST GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS WITH THE EXPANSION OF THE TWILIGHT SCHOOL TO BE ABLE TO SERVE 150 ADDITIONAL STUDENTS IN 2011. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH RISK STUDENTS, REDUCE THE DROPOUT RATE AND INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE. GLF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PERSONNEL, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS.
(75) GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS301 KINGOLD BOULEVARD SNOW HILL,NC28580	56-6001039	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	90,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS WITH THE EXPANSION OF ITS YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8. THE YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS AN AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5 WHO ARE NOT PERFORMING ACADEMICALLY TO THEIR POTENTIAL. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN INCREASE IN STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, A DECREASE IN DROPOUTS, AND AN INCREASE IN THE GRADUATION RATE.
(76) HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE200 COLLEGE DRIVE PO DRAWER 809 WELDON,NC27890	56-0896018	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	32,163	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO LEVERAGE FEDERAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FUNDS ALREADY RECEIVED BY HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO COMPLETE A SIMULATION LAB IN ITS ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE LAB IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION RATES OF REGISTERED NURSES TRAINED AT HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND LEAD TO INCREASED NUMBERS OF RNS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
(77) HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE200 COLLEGE DRIVE PO DRAWER 809 WELDON,NC27890	56-0896018	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	78,381	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW EARLY COLLEGE LOCATED ON ITS CAMPUS. THE ROANOKE VALLEY EARLY COLLEGE (RVEC) OPENED IN THE FALL OF 2009 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WELDON CITY SCHOOLS AND SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-13. GOALS OF THE COLLABORATION INCLUDE REDUCING HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES AND CREATING A HIGHLY-TRAINED WORKFORCE. THE RVEC PROGRAM IS TIED DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND OFFERS ALL STUDENTS WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES SUCH AS INTERNSHIPS AND JOB SHADOWING. GOLDEN LEAF WILL BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE START-UP COSTS OF THE NEW SCHOOL AND WILL BE USED FOR FACILITY UPGRADES, A LIBRARY, AND TO PURCHASE LAB EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOR CLASSROOMS.
(78) HANDMADE IN AMERICA CDCPO BOX 2089 125 LEXINGTON AV 101 ASHEVILLE,NC28802	31-1604083	501(C)(3)	10,000	THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT HANDMADE IN AMERICA'S PARTNERSHIP WITH ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, BUILDERS, AND DEVELOPERS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ARTISANS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHINGS MARKETS AND TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR HANDCRAFTED FURNISHINGS AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL BE A NATIONAL MODEL FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND NORTH CAROLINA'S BEST ARTISANS AND WILL ESTABLISH THE FIRST BIENNIAL HANDCRAFTED FURNISHINGS MARKET IN THE SOUTH.
(79) HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE185 FREEDLANDER DRIVE CLYDE,NC28721	56-0894341	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	79,540	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ESTABLISH THE WESTERN REGIONAL ADVANCED MACHINING CENTER AT THE HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY CENTER (RHTC) AS A PART OF THE GOLDEN LEAF AEROSPACE ALLIANCE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE. THIS CENTER WILL COMPLIMENT EXISTING MACHINIST CURRICULUM PROGRAMS AT FOUR AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (A-B TECH, HAYWOOD CC, ISOTHERMAL CC, & BLUE RIDGE CC) AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TRI-COUNTY AND OTHER COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF THE STATE BY CREATING ADVANCED TRAINING CAPABILITIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER WILL WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RAPID PROTOTYPING CENTER AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TO ASSIST AREA INDUSTRY.
(80) HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION1230 NORTH MAIN STREET WAYNESVILLE,NC28786	56-1529355	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	50,182	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL TO CONTINUE TO OFFER STUDENTS IN ITS METALS PROGRAM THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT PART OF THEIR TRAINING ON AN OFFICE MILL. BECAUSE THE OFFICE MILL IS SMALLER THAN TRADITIONAL MILLS USED IN METAL WORKING, IT PROVIDES A USEFUL INTRODUCTION TO STUDENTS BEGINNING THE METALS PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL'S METAL PROGRAM IS RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE REGION FOR PLACING STUDENTS IN INTERNSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMPANIES AND GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FABRICATE PARTS THAT ARE USED BY LOCAL INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM HAS A STRONG TRACK RECORD OF PLACING STUDENTS IN JOBS WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY AFTER GRADUATION. GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM CAN EARN WAGES IN THE RANGE OF $14.50/HOUR. AN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER HAD ALLOWED THE SCHOOL TO USE THE OFFICE MILL AND LATHE FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH AN ENTRUSTMENT AGREEMENT. THAT THREE YEAR PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AND THE SCHOOL IS REQUIRED TO EITHER RETURN OR PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT.
(81) HAYWOOD VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCPO BOX 7 HAZELWOOD,NC28738	56-1651554	501(C)(3)	60,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL HELP HAYWOOD VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (HVO) EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS AND SECURE ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS FOR PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES. THE EXPANDED PRODUCTION WILL ALLOW HVO TO CREATE 75 NEW JOBS WITH AVERAGE WAGES OF $13/HOUR. INCREASED PRODUCTION WILL REQUIRE HVO TO SECURE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING SPACE. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR RENOVATION AND UP-FIT COSTS OF THAT SPACE.
(82) HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITALPO BOX 560 ELKIN,NC28621	56-0642846	501(C)(3)	67,200	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO MEET THE DEMAND OF A GROWING AND AGING PATIENT POPULATION. THE DEPARTMENTS AFFECTED BY THE PROJECT INCLUDE THE EMERGENCY, CARDIOLOGY, INTENSIVE CARE AND ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENTS AMONG OTHERS. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO CREATE SEVEN (7) JOBS.
(83) INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES INC2586 BUS HWY 19 PO BOX 1649 ANDREWS,NC28901	56-1065000	501(C)(3)	77,500	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT AN EXPANSION AT INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC. IN ANDREWS, NC, TO ALLOW IT TO SERVE TWO KEY CUSTOMERS AND CREATE 75 NEW JOBS PAYING $10.60/HOUR PLUS BENEFITS, MOST OF WHICH WILL BE FILLED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THE COMPANY WILL BUILD AND EQUIP A 28,744 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO ITS FACILITY TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW SUBCONTRACT TO PRODUCE BODY ARMOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
(84) JACKSON COUNTY401 GRINDSTAFF COVE RD SYLVA,NC28779	56-6000310	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	85,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO AID THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE CLOSED JACKSON COUNTY LANDFILL INTO A REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE GROWTH OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS COMMUNITY, THE LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND NATIVE BOTANICAL INDUSTRY, AND HERITAGE TOURISM BASED ON THE REGION'S LONG HISTORY OF CRAFT EXCELLENCE. THE PROJECT WILL NOT ONLY REUSE THE INDUSTRIAL SITE, BUT ALSO MAKE DIRECT ON-SITE USE OF LANDFILL GAS AS AN ENERGY SUPPLY FOR THE FACILITY.
(85) JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 398 KENANSVILLE,NC28349	56-2892755	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	12,230	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF THE SE NC REGIONAL MUSCADINE EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION VINEYARD.
(86) KERR-TAR REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONP O BOX 709 HENDERSON,NC27536	20-3115014	501(C)(3)	26,373	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE A MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR TRIANGLE NORTH, AN INNOVATIVE MULTI-COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EFFORT IN VANCE, WARREN, FRANKLIN, AND GRANVILLE COUNTIES. THE GRANTEE HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESSES TO OCCUPY TRIANGLE NORTH, BUT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO CONTINUE MARKETING EFFORTS TO REACH OUT TO THOSE BUSINESSES AND OTHERS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR CONTRACT MARKETING AND DIRECT MARKETING EFFORTS.
(87) KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCPO BOX 2278 324 N QUEEN ST KINSTON,NC285022278	56-1833275	501(C)(3)	75,000	THIS GRANT WILL HELP THE KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (KCHC) ADDRESS AN ACUTE SHORTAGE OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDE A DENTIST TO STAFF THE CENTER. THIS SHORTAGE IS HINDERING KCHC'S ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE PRIMARILY UNINSURED AND MEDICAID RECIPIENTS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL ASSIST WITH APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE FIRST YEAR'S SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF THREE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, ONE OB/GYN AND ONE DENTIST AND RECRUITMENT COSTS. THE SALARIES WILL BE SUSTAINED BY KCHC'S ABILITY TO BILL THIRD PARTIES AND COLLECT FEES FROM SELF PAYING PATIENTS.
(88) KINSTON-LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYPO BOX 2278 324 N QUEEN ST KINSTON,NC28501	56-6000591	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	19,630	THIS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE GRANT WILL HELP THE KINSTON-LENOIR PUBLIC LIBRARY ESTABLISH A LITERACY RESOURCE CENTER AT ITS THREE BRANCHES IN LENOIR COUNTY (KINSTON, LAGRANGE AND PINK HILL) TO ADDRESS ITS PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - THE IMPROVEMENT OF ADULT, HEALTH, COMPUTER, ESL, WORKFORCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY OF A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF LENOIR COUNTY RESIDENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL: 1) ESTABLISH A LARGE COLLECTION OF PRINT, AUDIO-VISUAL, DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE RESOURCES READILY AVAILABLE TO ANY LENOIR COUNTY RESIDENT, 2) PARTNER WITH LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO AT-RISK RESIDENTS OF LENOIR COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE UNSERVED, AND 3) MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED OF THESE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR LITERACY IMPROVEMENT.
(89) LAKE GASTON COMMUNITY CENTER564 NC HWY 46 PO BOX 452 GASTON,NC27832	56-1432811	501(C)(3)	47,640	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO RENOVATE THE LAKE GASTON COMMUNITY CENTER AND CREATE A SAFE LEARNING CENTER WHERE TRADE SKILLS, YOUTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES WILL BE OFFERED. TRAINING PROVIDED WILL INCLUDE HVAC INSTALLATION AND REPAIR, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, SEWING AND COOKING. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WILL RESULT IN THE CREATION OF 50 OR MORE PERMANENT JOBS FOR LOCAL CITIZENS AND PRODUCE A CONTINUING FLOW OF SKILLED TRADESMEN INTO THE LOCAL JOB MARKET. SPACE IN THE FACILITY WILL ALSO BE USED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR HEALTH SCREENINGS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
(90) LEE COUNTY106 HILLCREST DR 1ST FL GVT CTR PO BOX 1968 SANFORD,NC273319315	56-6000313	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	500,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW LEE COUNTY TO PURCHASE PALLETS THAT IT WILL LEASE TO FRONTIER SPINNING. FRONTIER HAS BEEN USING PORTS IN FLORIDA AND LOUISIANA FOR SHIPMENTS, AND HAS EXPLORED MOVING PRODUCTION FACILITIES CLOSER TO PORTS IN THE GULF AREA, WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF FRONTIER JOBS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND MAY HAVE LED TO DECREASED SALES OF NORTH CAROLINA COTTON TO FRONTIER. WITH THESE PALLETS, FRONTIER WILL BE ABLE TO SHIP ITS PRODUCTS FROM NORTH CAROLINA PORTS AT A MORE ECONOMICAL COST. THE PURCHASE OF THE PALLETS WILL ALLOW FRONTIER TO MAINTAIN ITS EMPLOYMENT OF 1014 EMPLOYEES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND ITS PURCHASE OF OVER 165,000 BALES OF NORTH CAROLINA COTTON PER YEAR.
(91) LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPO BOX 729 2017 WEST VERNON AVE KINSTON,NC285020729	56-6001063	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	312,000	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH THE PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY, SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN CORE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS. WITH THE USE OF THIS TECHNOLOGY, TEACHERS CAN IMMEDIATELY REVIEW ASSESSMENTS, ANALYZE STUDENT NEEDS AND PROVIDE REAL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS ALLOWING STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE UPDATES AND ASSISTANCE IN AREAS WHERE HELP IS NEEDED. ADDITIONALLY, PARENTS CAN HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO STUDENT PROGRESS INFORMATION, TEACHER FORUMS AND WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND INTEREST IN LEARNING WILL INCREASE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AUGMENTED COMPUTER CART SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL
(92) MARTIN COUNTY ARTS COUNCILPO BOX 1134 WILLIAMSTON,NC27892	56-1292756	501(C)(3)	277,744	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE MARTIN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL WITH THE RENOVATION OF AN ARTS CENTER TO FURTHER DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION EFFORTS AND PROVIDE A MAJOR FOCUS FOR THE DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSTON AREA. THE 1917 FLAT IRON BUILDING WAS DONATED TO THE ARTS COUNCIL IN 2004 AND THE FIRST FLOOR IS CURRENTLY USED FOR SOME EVENTS. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW RENOVATIONS TO COMPLETE THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE THIRD FLOOR FOR FUTURE RENOVATIONS. THE COMPLETION OF THE FACILITY WILL ENABLE THE ARTS COUNCIL TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF ITS PROGRAMMING AND HAVE AN INCREASED POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
(93) MARTIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION415 EAST BOULEVARD WILLIAMSTON,NC27892	56-2042675	501(C)(3)	500,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE EFFORTS OF MARTIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (MCEDC) TO RETAIN AT LEAST 326 JOBS AT DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY, LLC. THE POSITIONS PAY AN AVERAGE WAGE OF OVER $72,000. DOMTAR PAPER IS IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING A MAJOR COMPONENT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA PAPER PRODUCTION FROM SHEET PAPER FOR THE PRINTING INDUSTRY TO FLUFF PAPER FOR THE DIAPER, FEMININE HYGIENE AND ADULT INCONTINENCE INDUSTRIES. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED OR SOLD TO DOMTAR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE COMBINED WITH $7 MILLION IN NORTH CAROLINA JOB MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (JMAC) FUNDS AND $1.5 MILLION IN MCED INCENTIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR A TOTAL OF $9 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE.
(94) MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 547 SPRUCE PINE,NC287770547	56-0990134	501(C)(3)	40,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT UP-FIT OF AN EXISTING FACILITY AT MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S AVERY CAMPUS TO EXPAND COURSE OFFERINGS THAT TARGET DEMAND FOR SKILLED WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES INDUSTRY. RENOVATING THE FACILITY WILL ALLOW THE COLLEGE TO EXPAND EXISTING AND PROVIDE NEW INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS IN WELDING, CARPENTRY, MASONRY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION THAT CANNOT BE CONDUCTED IN THE CURRENT FACILITY.
(95) MCDOWELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INCPO BOX 1289 25 GARDNER ST MARION,NC28572	56-6000318	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	30,000	A STATEWIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES REVEALED A DEMAND FOR A SMALL SCALE SHARED USE POULTRY AND RABBIT PROCESSING FACILITY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. ACCESS TO SUCH A FACILITY WILL ALLOW FARMERS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION TO AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF ON-FARM SLAUGHTER LIMITS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHED BY STATE REGULATION AND TO REACH ADDITIONAL MARKETS SUCH AS GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS, WHICH ARE ABLE TO CHARGE A PREMIUM FOR LOCALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS. DEMAND FOR PROCESSING 30,000 HEAD OF ANIMALS FROM 30 FARMS IN AT LEAST FIFTEEN COUNTIES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION BY REGIONAL FARMS IS EXPECTED ONCE THE FACILITY IS OPERATIONAL. BY THE THIRD YEAR OF OPERATIONS, THE FACILITY IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE OVER $400,000 PER YEAR IN REVENUES FOR FARMS.
(96) MCNCPO BOX 12889 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC277092889	58-1406628	501(C)(3)	2,728,377	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE GOLDEN LEAF RURAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE (GLRBI), AN APPLICATION, LED BY MCNC, FOR ROUND 2 AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) BROADBAND FUNDS. IF SUCCESSFUL, THE GLRBI WILL BUILD A $111M MIDDLE-MILE, FIBER-OPTIC BACKBONE NETWORK THAT TRAVERSES APPROXIMATELY 1,800 MILES IN APPROXIMATELY 69 COUNTIES IN NORTHEASTERN NC, NORTHWESTERN NC, NORTH CENTRAL NC, AND SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST NC, FROM CHARLOTTE TO WILMINGTON.
(97) MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE500 WEST BROAD STREET STATESVILLE,NC28677	56-1048429	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	9,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND HVAC AND WELDING PROGRAMS AT MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE HAS IDENTIFIED STRONG DEMAND FROM LOCAL EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS WITH THESE SKILLS. THE COLLEGE WILL ALSO DIRECT SOME OF ITS JOBSNOW FUNDING TO THESE TRAINING EFFORTS, FURTHER LEVERAGING THE IMPACT OF GOLDEN LEAF'S SUPPORT.
(98) MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS72 LEDGER SCHOOL ROAD BAKERSVILLE,NC28705	56-6001075	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	292,856	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A 1:1 PROGRAM THAT WILL DEPLOY LAPTOPS TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 IN JANUARY 2012 AND BUILD ON THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING THAT IS ALREADY UNDERWAY. AN OVERARCHING GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENABLE EVERY STUDENT TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED FOR A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE WORKPLACE AND EQUIPPED WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS WHICH SERVE THE STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
(99) MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER3990 E US HWY 64 ALT MURPHY,NC28906	56-1844262	501(C)(3)	20,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF A FACILITY THAT WILL HOUSE MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER'S RELOCATED URGENT CARE CENTER AND ITS NEW FAMILY PRACTICE. THE NEW FACILITY IS EXPECTED TO REDUCE COSTS IN THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TO CREATE SEVEN (7) NEW JOBS.
(100) NASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE522 N OLD CARRIAGE RD PO BOX 7488 ROCKY MOUNT,NC27804	56-0895794	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	36,000	THE GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW NASH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NCC) TO DEVELOP AN ADVANCED FLEXIBLE INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (AFIM) SYSTEM TO FACILITATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINING IN HIGH TECH AUTOMATION--'MECHATRONICS.' THE EQUIPMENT WILL ALLOW NCC TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLS, COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROLS, ROBOTICS, FLUID POWER, AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING. THE INTENT IS NOT ONLY TO PROVIDE A WORKFORCE FOR EXISTING MANUFACTURERS IN THE REGION THAT HAVE DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THIS TRAINING CAPACITY, BUT ALSO TO ASSIST IN ATTRACTING HIGH TECH INDUSTRIES REQUIRING A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE. THIS 'ADVANCED PRODUCTION' TRAINING APPROACH IS ALSO EMBRACED BY THE LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE WORKFORCE ISSUES PRESENT IN THIS REGION. GOLDEN LEAF DOLLARS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT SOME TRAINING COSTS.
(101) NEW BERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC512 POLLOCK STREET NEW BERN,NC28560	56-0897292	501(C)(3)	10,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NEW BERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION WITH THE RESTORATION OF THE BATTLE OF NEW BERN CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD. THE BATTLEFIELD WILL BE PART OF THE CIVIL WAR TRAILS PROGRAM AND AN IMPORTANT COMPLEMENT TO EXISTING CIVIL WAR HISTORIC SITES IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BOOST THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM IN THE REGION, AND TO BE A PART OF THE NEW BERN'S TRICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
(102) NEW LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCPO BOX 130 ROPER,NC27970	56-2183433	501(C)(3)	20,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST NEW LIFE CDC WITH A PILOT PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE THE EFFICACY AND PROFITABILITY OF GROWING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN HIGH TUNNEL HOUSES AND ON OPEN RANGE WITHOUT THE USE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS OR FERTILIZERS. EASTERN ORGANIC GROWERS MARKETS WILL COORDINATE PRODUCTION SCHEDULES WITH GROWERS AND SERVE AS A DISTRIBUTION OUTLET FOR PRODUCT GROWN BY PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LOCALLY GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BENEFIT SMALL FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS, AND BRING ADDITIONAL INCOME INTO THE COUNTY'S ECONOMY.
(103) NEW VENTURES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INC514 N WASHINGTON ST WADESBORO,NC28170	20-3387440	501(C)(3)	11,000	THIS GRANT WILL HELP COMPLETE THE UPFIT AN EXISTING KITCHEN INTO A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AT THE LOCKHART-TAYLOR CENTER AT SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS FACILITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT A REASONABLE FEE BY CATERERS AND LOCAL GROWERS TO PREPARE AND PROCESS FOODS. NEW VENTURES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WILL MANAGE DAILY OPERATIONS AND HAS CREATED AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WHICH INCLUDES STAFF FROM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, THE FARMERS' MARKET, LOCAL FARMERS, CATERERS AND THE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER.
(104) NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION INCCAMPUS BOX 7645 RALEIGH,NC276957645	56-6049304	501(C)(3)	33,453	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A TWO-YEAR INTENSIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY TO TWENTY-FIVE FARMERS AND AGRIBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES AND FIVE EXTENSION AGENTS.
(105) NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION INCCAMPUS BOX 7645 RALEIGH,NC276957645	56-6049304	501(C)(3)	16,240	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST NC FARMERS IN GROWING CERTIFIED DISEASE-FREE STRAWBERRY PLANT STOCK TO MEET EXPANDING MARKET DEMAND. TO IMPLEMENT THIS PLAN, THIS PROJECT WILL INCLUDE PRODUCTION OF DISEASE-FREE TISSUE CULTURE PARTS AND SUPPORT FOR GROWERS AS THESE PLANTS ARE USED TO GROW-OUT STOCK FOR SALE TO GROWERS.
(106) THE NORTH CAROLINA BASEBALL MUSEUM2108 CHELSEA DRIVE WILSON,NC27896	69-0011075	501(C)(3)	7,150	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NORTH CAROLINA BASEBALL MUSEUM WITH ITS EFFORTS TO EXPAND AND BECOME A CATALYST FOR INCREASING REGIONAL TOURISM REVENUES AS A RESULT OF SPORTS TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS. PARTNERS IN THE PROJECT INCLUDE THE WILSON COUNTY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND THE WILSON VISITOR'S BUREAU.
(107) NORTH CAROLINA BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER15 TW ALEXANDER DR PO BOX 13547 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC277093547	56-1434024	501(C)(3)	120,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NC BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER AND ITS PARTNERS WITH IMPLEMENTING AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM USING THE LURE AND TRADITION OF MOTORSPORTS AND THE NEW VISION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE REGION (HEALTHCARE AND NUTRITION) TO CREATE RELEVANT, FUN AND CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO EXPOSE STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES TO STEM SKILLS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE CLOSELY CONNECTED TO INDUSTRY CLUSTERS IN THE REGION.
(108) NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH INC310 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE GARYSBURG,NC27831	20-2981615	501(C)(3)	107,874	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3.2 MILE TEST TRACK AS A PART OF THE PROPOSED ADVANCED VEHICLE RESEARCH CENTER TO BE LOCATED IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. THE CENTER WILL ATTRACT A PRIVATE EMPLOYER TO LOCATE ITS NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE HEADQUARTERS, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS IN NORTH CAROLINA, CREATING 790 JOBS WITH ANNUAL AVERAGE WAGES OF BETWEEN $45,000 AND $68,000.
(109) NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH INC310 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE GARYSBURG,NC27831	20-2981615	501(C)(3)	213,652	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NC CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH, INC., WITH ACQUIRING TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT TO ESTABLISH ADVANCED ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED FOR A MODERN AND SAFE VEHICLE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE SYSTEM WILL CREATE A TECHNOLOGY NETWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF CAD/CAM AND OTHER DESIGN AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION, COUPLED WITH REAL-TIME GLOBAL MULTI-USER COLLABORATION AND SECURE TRANSMISSION OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO STREAM VIDEO AND AUDIO THROUGHOUT THE TEST FACILITY. IT IS EXPECTED THAT IN ADDITION TO THE SHORT TERM IMPACT TO THE TRADITIONAL AREAS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT, NCCAR WILL ALSO ATTRACT HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND USERS WHO NEED THE ADVANCED IT SYSTEM TO FACILITATE RESEARCH.
(110) NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY1801 FAYETTEVILLE ST PO BOX 19716 DURHAM,NC27707	56-6000730	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	59,154	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH INSTITUTE & TRAINING ENTERPRISE AT NCCU. THE INSTITUTE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SCIENTIFIC COMPETENCE, HANDS-ON LABORATORY SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE IN BIOMANUFACTURING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES.
(111) NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST131 RACINE DR SUITE 101 WILMINGTON,NC28403	56-1791849	501(C)(3)	22,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST'S EFFORTS TO WORK WITH THE MILITARY TO PROTECT BUFFER AREAS AROUND BASES AT CHERRY POINT AND CAMP LEJEUNE. AVAILABILITY OF LAND FOR USE BY THE MILITARY IS ONE OF FOUR CRITERIA EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN DETERMINING THE FUTURE OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DURING THE BRAC PROCESS. THIS PROJECT IS PART OF A LAND CONSERVATION EFFORT INITIATED AND PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE MILITARY. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS ARE EXPECTED TO LEVERAGE $13 MILLION IN CAPITAL GRANTS FROM OTHER SOURCES, PRESERVE OVER 3,000 ACRES, AND HELP PROTECT THE FUTURE OF MILITARY BASES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(112) NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST131 RACINE DRIVE SUITE 101 WILMINGTON,NC28403	56-1791849	501(C)(3)	43,500	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE COASTAL LAND TRUST THAT WILL ALLOW IT TO ACCESS FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS TO SECURE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND HELP PREVENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENCROACHMENT ON PROPERTY THAT IS CRITICAL TO MILITARY OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA. FUNDS WOULD ALLOW THE TRUST TO CLOSE ON A MINIMUM OF TWO ENCROACHMENT PROJECTS, APPRAISE AND NEGOTIATE SEVERAL NEW PROJECTS FROM THE EXISTING CHERRY POINT PRIORITY LIST, AND WORK WITH CHERRY POINT TO PRODUCE AN UPDATED AND REVISED PROJECT PRIORITY LIST THAT ADDRESSES THE NEED TO BUFFER THE BASE TO ACCOMODATE NEW F-35B SQUADRONS.
(113) NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM5016 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH,NC276995016	56-1288079	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	201,335	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUPPLY TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER RELATED COSTS FOR A MINIMUM OF 330 STUDENTS ATTENDING ANY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S 58 COMMUNITY COLLEGES. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE IN RURAL COUNTIES THAT ARE TOBACCO-DEPENDENT AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND WHO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED.
(114) NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM5016 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH,NC276995016	56-1288079	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	300,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUPPLY TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER RELATED COSTS FOR A MINIMUM OF 200 STUDENTS ATTENDING ANY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S 58 COMMUNITY COLLEGES DURING SPRING AND SUMMER 2011. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE THOSE WHO RESIDE IN RURAL COUNTIES THAT ARE TOBACCO-DEPENDENT AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND WHO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED.
(115) NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES1020 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH,NC27699	56-6000732	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	51,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO NCDA&CS FOR UP TO SIX FOOD SHOWS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA THAT ARE INTENDED TO INCREASE INTEREST IN AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL FOODS AND TO CREATE NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR MEDIA AND OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING THE SHOWS.
(116) NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES1001 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH,NC276991001	56-6000732	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	50,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE NC SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL. IN 2009, THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHED THE 27 MEMBER COUNCIL AT THE NC DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COUNCIL IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING A LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY THEREBY BENEFITING ALL NORTH CAROLINA BY CREATING JOBS, STIMULATING STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PRESERVING OPEN SPACE, AND INCREASING CONSUMER ACCESS TO SAFE, LOCAL FOODS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. SPECIFICALLY, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTENDS THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AND DEVELOP POLICIES REGARDING: 1) HEALTH AND WELLNESS; 2) HUNGER AND FOOD ACCESS; 3) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND 4) PRESERVATION OF FARMLANDS AND WATER RESOURCES.
(117) NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES109 EAST JONES STREET MSC 4601 RALEIGH,NC276994601	56-6062189	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	6,899	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE NC DEPT. OF CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY IN ITS EFFORTS TO BOOST TOURISM IN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS PROJECT WILL MARKET 'SECOND SATURDAYS,' A SERIES OF CULTURAL/HERITAGE EVENTS IN 27 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES--15 OF WHICH ARE TIER 1 OR 2. THESE EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST AT ALL 37 NC MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES AND WILL BE INTEGRATED INTO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS CALENDARS FOR THE VARIOUS VENUES. THE SPECIAL EVENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DRAW MORE VISITORS TO THESE SITES.
(118) NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU LEGAL FOUNDATION INC5301 GLENWOOD AVENUE RALEIGH,NC27612	58-1527534	501(C)(3)	59,327	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A MOBILE HEALTH SCREENING UNIT THAT WOULD PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS, ULTRASOUNDS, AND EKGS TO AN ESTIMATED 10,000 RURAL NORTH CAROLINIANS PER YEAR AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP REFERRAL SUPPORT TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.
(119) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES530 N BLOUNT STREET RALEIGH,NC27604	56-0775353	501(C)(3)	864,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE 288 $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AT THE 36 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. EACH INSTITUTION WILL BE AWARDED EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WILL BE FROM RURAL COUNTIES THAT ARE TOBACCO DEPENDENT OR ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED.
(120) NORTH CAROLINA INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INCPO BOX 58096 RALEIGH,NC27658	56-2236943	501(C)(3)	37,500	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE NC INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CREATE JOBS BY HELPING INDIAN-OWNED CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES COMPETE FOR AND DELIVER PROJECTS WITHIN LARGER PRIME CONTRACTS, RECOGNIZE AND DEVELOP NEW MARKETS AND LINES OF BUSINESS, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THE INITIATIVE WILL ALSO LINK THESE FIRMS TO THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR TRAINING IN GREEN CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES TO HELP CONTRACTORS QUALIFY FOR JOBS THAT REQUIRE GREEN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS.
(121) NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATIONPO BOX 27167 RALEIGH,NC27611	56-6088142	501(C)(3)	94,362	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY PRACTITIONER PROGRAM'S EFFORTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL, ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES.
(122) NORTH CAROLINA MINORITY SUPPORT CENTER123 W MAIN ST MEZZANINE FL DURHAM,NC277022086	58-1903219	501(C)(3)	28,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO HELP THE NC MINORITY SUPPORT CENTER INCREASE SUPPORT TO ITS ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNIONS, ENABLING THEM TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND MICROENTERPRISES. FUNDS FROM THIS GRANT WOULD BE USED TO EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAMS.
(123) NORTH CAROLINA RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC4021 CARYA DRIVE RALEIGH,NC27610	56-1552375	501(C)(3)	736,069	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE RURAL CENTER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALBEMARLE PAMLICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, WITH IMPLEMENTING THE EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA E-LEARNING PROJECT, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A SEAMLESS K-20 ASYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS IN THE EASTERN PART OF NC. THE PROJECT IS PART OF A $13.1 MILLION INITIATIVE THAT WILL BRING BROADBAND ACCESS TO MORE THAN 32,000 CUSTOMERS THAT DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE DSL CAPABILITY.
(124) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - FRIDAY INSTITUTE1890 MAIN CAMPUS DRIVE CAMPUS BOX 7249 RALEIGH,NC276067249	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	60,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE NC STATE UNIVERSITY'S FRIDAY INSTITUTE WITH RESOURCES TO SUPPORT UP TO 13 SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN IMPLEMENTING THE NC 1:1 LEARNING TECHNOLOGY MODEL AT AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. THE GRANT WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO PREPARE THESE DISTRICTS TO EFFECTIVELY LAUNCH 1:1 LEARNING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS.
(125) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING SYSTEMSCAMPUS BOX 7514 RALEIGH,NC276957514	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	14,494	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR EFFORTS TO DEVELOP FRESHWATER SOUTHERN FLOUNDER FARMS. DEVELOPMENT OF THESE FARMS WILL CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS TO PURSUE AQUACULTURE IN INLAND COUNTIES. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE FLAVOR PROFILE OF FARM-RAISED FLOUNDER AND SUPPORT GENETIC MAPPING OF THE STRAIN OF FLOUNDER DEVELOPED BY NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS.
(126) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 CAMPUS BOX RALEIGH,NC276957514	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	60,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED WORK BY NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO HELP NC FARMERS MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR NORTH CAROLINA-GROWN LETTUCE BY RESEARCHING THE BEST PERFORMING LETTUCE CULTIVARS, IDENTIFYING PROMISING AREAS FOR LETTUCE PRODUCTION, AND ANALYZING ISSUES RELATED TO NUTRITION, AND DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL.
(127) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 CAMPUS BOX RALEIGH,NC276957514	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	5,425	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH THAT WILL HELP NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR LOCALLY GROWN HOPS BY EVALUATING THE BEST PERFORMING HOP CULTIVARS, IDENTIFYING PROMISING AREAS FOR HOP PRODUCTION, AND ANALYZING KEY ISSUES RELATED TO NUTRITION AND DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL. IF THEY CAN BE GROWN SUCCESSFULLY IN NORTH CAROLINA, HOPS MAY PROVIDE A HIGH VALUE CROP FOR NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS.
(128) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 CAMPUS BOX RALEIGH,NC276957514	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	22,965	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FACULTY FROM NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PARTNER WITH CHEFS AND NUTRITIONISTS AT JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, REGISTERED DIETITIANS, CONSUMERS, PRODUCE BUYERS AND PRODUCERS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND WORK IN STRAWBERRY BREEDING, GENETICS AND GENOMICS TO IMPROVE CROP CHARACTERISTICS, MARKETS AND PROFITS FOR NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS. STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS CURRENTLY GROWN IN NORTH CAROLINA HAVE NOT BEEN BRED SPECIFICALLY FOR NORTH CAROLINA PRODUCTION. A UNIQUELY ADAPTED NORTH CAROLINA BERRY WOULD PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PRODUCERS THAT CAN TRANSLATE INTO INCREASED PROFITABILITY. AN ASSOCIATED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORT WILL HELP REACH TARGETED AUDIENCES IN THE STATE'S LARGE MEDIA MARKET.
(129) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 CAMPUS BOX RALEIGH,NC276957514	56-6000756	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	260,094	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO HELP ESTABLISH A CENTRAL REPOSITORY OF ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT AEROSPACE FIRMS IN MANUFACTURING CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT PARTS.
(130) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV-RESEARCHNORTH CAROLINA RESEARCH CAMPUS 600 LAUREATE WAY KANNAPOLIS,NC28081	56-6000756	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	108,815	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REMOVE ROADBLOCKS TO EXPANDING SWEETPOTATO (SP) PROCESSING IN NORTH CAROLINA. FRIES AND CHIPS MADE FROM SP'S PRESENT LARGE AND GROWING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BUT THE KEY TO NORTH CAROLINA PARTICIPATING IN THESE GAINS IS RESOLVING EXTENDED STORAGE QUALITY DEFICIENCIES AND ACHIEVING RAW CROP COST REDUCTIONS THROUGH CROP PRODUCTION INNOVATIONS. NCSU PROPOSES TO 1) EVALUATE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF PROCESSING-SP VARIETIES; 2) EVALUATE AND MODIFY CURRENT PACKER/SHIPPER STORAGE ROOM ENVIRONMENTS FOR A ONE-YEAR STORAGE CYCLE; 3) DEVELOP NEW CLONES THAT IMPROVE PROCESSING POTENTIAL AND LONG-TERM STORAGE CAPABILITY; 4) DEVELOP COST-LOWERING PRODUCTION STRATEGIES WHICH HARMONIZE THE DIFFERENT NEEDS OF THE FRESH AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES; AND 5) PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE SP PROCESSING CAPACITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(131) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYPO BOX 7612 100 DERIEUX PL RALEIGH,NC27695	56-6000756	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	12,953	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE NC HONEY BEE POPULATION, MEET NEEDS FOR POLLINATION IN AGRICULTURE, AND STIMULATE NEW BEE-RELATED BUSINESSES. SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN BEEKEEPERS IN BASIC QUEEN BEE REARING TECHNIQUES AND ADVANCED BEE-BREEDING COURSES TO HELP DEVELOP BEES GENETICALLY SUITED FOR NORTH CAROLINA. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS CHALLENGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BEE POPULATION, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL POLLINATORS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT BEE KEEPERS, AND DEVELOP NEW QUEEN BEE-BREEDING BUSINESSES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(132) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYPO BOX 7612 100 DERIEUX PL RALEIGH,NC27695	56-6000756	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	39,999	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR EFFORTS TO DEVELOP INCREASED MARKETS FOR NC SWEET POTATOES BY ADDRESSING CHALLENGES RELATED TO PROCESSING SWEETPOTATOES FOR CHIPS, FRENCH FRIES AND OTHER PRODUCTS. RESEARCH WILL INVESTIGATE SWEET POTATO STORAGE, VARIETY SELECTION, AND CUT SEED PIECE PRODUCTION. IT IS HOPED THAT IN ADDITION TO CREATING ADDITIONAL DEMAND FOR SWEET POTATOES, EFFORTS MAY ALSO EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LARGE SCALE SWEET POTATO PROCESSING FACILITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(133) NORTH CAROLINA'S EASTERN REGION3802 NC HWY 58 NORTH KINSTON,NC28504	56-1855214	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	115,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA'S EASTERN REGION AND ITS PARTNERS TO COMPLETE AN OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MACS CHERRY POINT. THE BASE IS BEING CONSIDERED ALONG WITH OTHER MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR THE FUTURE BASING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NEW F-35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER WHICH WILL REPLACE F-18 FIGHTER SQUADRONS. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ENGAGE THE RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE TO COMPLETE AN ANALYSIS OF THIS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR EASTERN NC. THE SCOPE OF WORK WILL INCLUDE: 1) IDENTIFYING THE F-35 BASING CRITERIA THE NAVY WILL USE TO EVALUATE THE LOCATION ALTERNATIVES, 2) ASSESSING MCAS CHERRY POINT AND THE FRC EAST AGAINST THE CRITERIA IDENTIFIED AND MAKING COMPARISONS TO OTHER LOCATIONS BEING CONSIDERED, 3) CHARACTERIZING OTHER POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE BASING DECISION ON THE REGION, AND 4) PREPARING A FINAL ASSESSMENT AND PRESENTATION FOR REVIEW BY RESIDENTS, STATE/LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
(134) NORTH CAROLINA'S NORTHEAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC119 WEST WATER ST EDENTON,NC27932	56-1995352	501(C)(3)	80,000	THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BY THREE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGIONS IN EASTERN NC TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR PROMOTING NC'S HWY 17 CORRIDOR AS A TOURISM DESTINATION AND TO PURSUE A FEDERAL HERITAGE DESIGNATION FOR THE REGION. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO DEVELOP A DATABASE OF SITES IN THE REGION THAT CAN ALSO BE USED IN OTHER TOURISM-RELATED EFFORTS.
(135) NORTHAMPTON COUNTYPO BOX 808 JACKSON,NC27845	56-6000325	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	197,602	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST NORTHAMPTON COUNTY WITH THE EXPANSION OF ITS ONLY LIBRARY TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF CITIZENS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL COMPUTERS. ESTIMATES OF COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT COMPUTERS RANGE FROM 6,500 TO 8,500 OUT OF A TOTAL OF 11,000, CREATING A HIGH DEMAND FOR COMPUTER ACCESS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CITIZENS WITH EXPOSURE TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TECHNOLOGY AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
(136) NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOLSPO BOX 158 JACKSON,NC27845	56-6001087	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	275,655	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROANOKE-CHOWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND CREEK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, WITH COMPUTER LABS, ESTABLISHING SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CITIZENS. THERE IS NO COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING CAMPUS IN THE COUNTY FOR ADULT EDUCATION.
(137) OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF WILSON INCPO BOX 547 WILSON,NC278940547	56-1100476	501(C)(3)	40,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST OIC OF WILSON IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE UP TO ONE YEAR OF TRAINING TO UP TO100 UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS THAT WOULD QUALIFY THEM TO TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) OR REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OR POSITIONS IN PHLEBOTOMY, MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING, DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY OR MEDICAL ASSISTING. AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM, OIC OF WILSON IS EXPECTED TO PLACE UP TO 50 UNEMPLOYED PARTICIPANTS AND HELP UP TO 25 UNDEREMPLOYED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A PAY INCREASE AND/OR PROMOTION.
(138) OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER INC (RMOIC)PO BOX 2723 ROCKY MOUNT,NC27802	56-0946196	501(C)(3)	60,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT SUPPORTS THE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER AT OIC IN ROCKY MOUNT IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE CARE AND WELLNESS FOR CITIZENS OF ROCKY MOUNT AND EDGECOMBE COUNTY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE. THROUGH INCREASED MEDICAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH EDUCATION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, THE CENTER WILL INCREASE WELLNESS AMONG THE UNEMPLOYED, WORKING POOR AND UNINSURED. OIC WILL USE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A MARKETING PLAN, HIRE ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CONDUCT OUTREACH IN THE LATINO COMMUNITIES AND INSTALL A CENTRALIZED MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
(139) ORANGE COUNTY NCPO BOX 8181 HILLSBOROUGH,NC27278	56-6000327	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	200,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL HELP EQUIP A REGIONAL VALUE-ADDED SHARED USE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY TO SERVE CENTRAL NC. A FEASIBILITY STUDY INDICATES THAT THE FACILITY WILL SERVE 16,214 FARMS IN A 75-MILE RADIUS AND GENERATE MORE THAN $800,000 IN REVENUE FOR LOCAL FARMERS. ORANGE COUNTY HAS DEDICATED A BUILDING IN WHICH TO LOCATE THE CENTER. ALAMANCE, CHATHAM, AND DURHAM COUNTIES HAVE ALSO INDICATED THEIR INTENT TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER.
(140) PERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL615 RIDGE ROAD ROXBORO,NC275734699	56-0543247	501(C)(3)	134,741	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT TO ASSIST PERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND SURGICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. BECAUSE OF UNEXPECTED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION, THE HOSPITAL DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS OR BORROWING CAPACITY TO ACQUIRE NEEDED EQUIPMENT. THE ADDED EQUIPMENT IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE CREATION OF 23 POSITIONS AND THE RETENTION OF 36, AND GENERATE OPERATING EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASED REVENUE THAT WILL HELP THE HOSPITAL CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS INTO THE FUTURE.
(141) PIEDMONT TRIAD AIRPORT AUTHORITYPO BOX 35445 GREENSBORO,NC27425	56-0668378	501(C)(3)	428,900	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE PIEDMONT TRIAD AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE TWO AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLES. TIMCO AVIATION SERVICES, INC., THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL JET MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OVERHAUL SERVICE PROVIDER IN NORTH AMERICA, EMPLOYS OVER 1,000 AT ITS HEADQUARTERS AT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. TIMCO HAS RECEIVED A CONTRACT FROM NORTHROP GRUMMAN TO PROVIDE DEPOT SUPPORT FOR THE USAF'S KC-10 AIR REFUELING FLEET. THE CONTRACT SUPPORTS 214 JOBS FOR TEN YEARS AT THE AIRPORT. DURING THE TEST MODE OF THE KC-10, THE US MILITARY REQUIRES THAT 7,780 GALLONS OF WATER BE AVAILABLE FOR FIREFIGHTING ON AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) CERTIFIED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES PURCHASED WITH THESE FUNDS WILL SATISFY THE MILITARY REQUIREMENT.
(142) PIEDMONT TRIAD RESEARCH PARK101 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET STE 111 WINSTONSALEM,NC27101	20-0177581	501(C)(3)	500,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PHASE I INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD RESEARCH PARK. THE PROJECT IS LEVERAGING SUPPORT FORM WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, AND OTHERS TO CONVERT WINSTON-SALEM'S DOWNTOWN TOBACCO WAREHOUSING DISTRICT INTO A NEW URBAN RESEARCH PARK. RELATED EFFORTS HAVE ALREADY RESULTED IN THE CREATION OF NEW BUSINESSES AND HIGH-SKILL JOBS. THE PARK EXPECTS TO BE HOME TO 1,000 JOBS BY 2010.
(143) PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 7007 GREENVILLE,NC278357007	56-0793335	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	72,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO HELP PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF ITS HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE GROWTH IN HEALTHCARE CAREERS, THE SHORTFALL OF NURSES IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND THE LACK OF CAPACITY FOR NURSE TRAINING IN THE REGION. THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS AT PCC TRAIN STUDENTS FROM TOBACCO DEPENDENT, ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED, RURAL COUNTIES IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PITT, EDGECOMBE, BERTIE, CHOWAN, DUPLIN, AND HERTFORD. THIS EXPANSION WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE OF 40 NURSE AND 10 ALLIED HEALTH GRADUATES ANNUALLY. IT WILL ALSO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF MORE THAN 500 JOBS PER YEAR OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION, RETRAINING AND RECERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES.
(144) POCOSIN ARTS FOLK SCHOOL201 MAIN STREET PO BOX 690 COLUMBIA,NC27925	56-1881210	501(C)(3)	15,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO POCOSIN ARTS FOLK SCHOOL TO CREATE A CRAFT METALS BUSINESS INCUBATOR WITH AN EMPHASIS ON 'UP-CYCLING' LOCALLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS INTO ORIGINAL ARTWORK. PARTICIPANTS IN THE INCUBATOR PROGRAM WILL DEVELOP BOTH THEIR CRAFT SKILLS AND BUSINESS SKILLS. THE COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL CRAFTS AND THE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN WILL PROVIDE STUDIO SUPPORT, TEACHERS, AND ADVISORS. MEMBER SITES OF THE HISTORIC ALBEMARLE TRAIL WILL CONTRACT WITH INCUBATOR PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE METAL CHARMS FOR SALE IN GIFTS SHOPS AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VISITORS' INTEREST IN PURCHASING LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS. IN THE SHORT TERM, THE PROJECT EXPECTS TO TRAIN TWELVE ARTISTS AND CREATE ON-LINE MARKETS FOR THEM TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS RESULTING IN NEW BUSINESS CREATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE REGION.
(145) PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY410 CATON ROAD PO DRAWER 2909 LUMBERTON,NC28359	56-6001104	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	107,885	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY WITH THE EXPANSION OF ITS LEARNING ACCELERATION PROGRAM (LAP) TO HELP INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE IN ROBESON COUNTY FROM ITS CURRENT LEVEL OF 63%. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS ALL 9TH-12TH GRADERS THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM THAT SHOW AT-RISK BEHAVIORS WHICH ARE EARLY INDICATORS OF HIGH RISK FOR DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. LAP PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AND SPECIAL COUNSELING TO HELP INCREASE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, INCREASE ATTENDANCE, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF GRADUATION. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL LEVERAGE OVER $300,000 FROM OTHER SOURCES.
(146) RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 1009 629 INDUSTRIAL PARK AVE AVE ASHEBORO,NC272041009	58-1384368	501(C)(3)	200,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED TO ACQUIRE MACHINING EQUIPMENT FOR RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S MACHINING PROGRAM. SEVERAL LOCAL MANUFACTURERS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING THEY NEED FOR THEIR WORKFORCE. THE EQUIPMENT WILL EVENTUALLY BE LOCATED IN A NEW FACILITY BEING RENOVATED BY THE COLLEGE THAT WILL SERVE AS THE COUNTY'S CENTER OF WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND HELP ACCOMMODATE BURGEONING ENROLLMENT IN AREAS OF INDUSTRY DEMAND.
(147) RFD CDC1713 BEECHWOOD ROAD YADKINVILLE,NC27055	20-8250602	501(C)(3)	36,450	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO RFD CDC TO UPFIT 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF COLD STORAGE SPACE IN THE FORMER PILGRIM'S PRIDE FACILITY IN WILKES COUNTY. RFD CDC IS USING THE COLD STORAGE AREAS TO PURSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. A FEASIBILITY STUDY HAS IDENTIFIED LOCAL FARM BUSINESSES WITH DEMAND FOR APPROXIMATELY 20,000 POUNDS OF MEAT STORAGE AND PRODUCE GROWERS WITH COLD STORAGE DEMANDS. IN ADDITION, LOCAL ABATTOIRS DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT COLD STORAGE TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE AGING AND STORAGE SERVICES IN DEMAND BY THEIR CLIENTS AND HAVE INDICATED THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A SUBSCRIPTION BEEF SALES PROGRAM, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE SALE OF HAMBURGER AND STEW MEAT TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
(148) RIVER CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION501 EAST MAIN STREET ELIZABETH CITY,NC27909	56-1709321	501(C)(3)	5,950	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW RIVER CITY CDC TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK YOUTH (AGES 16-24) THE NECESSARY ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOLS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO PLAN, START, AND MANAGE A SMALL BUSINESS. PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FREE ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.
(149) ROANOKE RAPIDS GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT536 HAMILTON STREET ROANOKE RAPIDS,NC27870	56-6001103	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	148,091	ROANOKE RAPIDS GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT, WELDON CITY SCHOOLS AND HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE PARTNERING TO IMPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN THEIR SCHOOLS. THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SMART INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS, TEACHER LAPTOPS, LCD PROJECTORS AND DOCUMENT CAMERAS IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE THREE SCHOOL SYSTEMS AS WELL AS SUPPORT CONNECTIVITY NEEDS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TARGETED SCHOOLS. THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT ARE TO INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT, IMPROVE COMPUTER LITERACY AND IMPROVE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON GRADES 6-12 IN THE CORE CLASSES OF MATH, SCIENCE, LITERACY AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THIS PROPOSAL LEVERAGES A $1.1 MILLION INVESTMENT BY THE GATES FOUNDATION.
(150) ROANOKE-CHOWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE109 COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROAD AHOSKIE,NC279109522	56-0891591	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	129,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT ROANOKE-CHOWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS AS THEY PARTNER TO ESTABLISH AN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL IN AHOSKIE. THE GOALS OF THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ARE TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES, COMPRESS THE NUMBER OF YEARS TO A COLLEGE DEGREE AND REMOVE FINANCIAL AND OTHER BARRIERS TO COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS IN HERTFORD COUNTY. THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL WILL OPEN WITH 50 STUDENTS IN YEAR ONE GROWING TO 200 STUDENTS BY YEAR FOUR. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR EQUIPMENT, FACILITY UPGRADES, PROGRAMMING AND PERSONNEL.
(151) RURAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL-USAPO BOX 640 PITTSBORO,NC27312	56-1704863	501(C)(3)	150,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INSTITUTE THAT WILL CREATE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR CROPS THAT ARE CURRENTLY UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. THE INSTITUTE WILL BEGIN BY DEVELOPING A CROP INSURANCE PRODUCT FOR STRAWBERRIES, AN UNDERINSURED CROP WITH AN ANNUAL VALUE OF OVER $20 MILLION IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CROP INSURANCE POLICIES IS INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT AS NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS TRANSITION FROM TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION MODELS TO MORE DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS AND MARKETPLACES.
(152) RURAL HEALTH GROUP INCPO BOX 640 2064 NC HIGHWAY 125 ROANOKE RAPIDS,NC27870	58-1640184	501(C)(3)	50,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO HELP UPFIT AND EQUIP TWO FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IN VANCE AND WARREN COUNTIES THAT WILL EMPLOY 56 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION TO CREATING NEW JOBS, THE PROJECT WILL BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE AT 200% AND BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL OR ABOUT 26,915 PEOPLE. THE RURAL HEALTH GROUP WILL ALSO EMPLOY PEOPLE FROM THE POPULATION IT SERVES.
(153) SG ATKINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION301 N MAIN ST SUITE 900 WINSTONSALEM,NC27101	56-2087076	501(C)(3)	80,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF A VACANT STRUCTURE THAT WILL HOUSE A GREEN BUSINESS INCUBATOR BEING DEVELOPED ON WINSTON-SALEM'S EAST SIDE NEAR THE FORMER TOBACCO DISTRICT. OVER $1.2 MILLION HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO THE PROJECT BY OTHER FUNDING SOURCES. SEVERAL SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN RECRUITED AND INDICATED AN INTEREST IN LOCATING IN THE INCUBATOR.
(154) SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 318 CLINTON,NC28329	56-0898811	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	20,000	GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND THE TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM AT SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE HAS IDENTIFIED STRONG DEMAND FROM LOCAL EMPLOYERS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS, BUT CANNOT MEET THAT DEMAND WITH ITS CURRENT TRAINING CAPABILITIES. WITH GOLDEN LEAF SUPPORT, THE COLLEGE WILL BE ABLE TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT, POTENTIALLY DOUBLING ITS CURRENT CAPACITY IN THIS PROGRAM. GOLDEN LEAF SUPPORT WILL LEVERAGE JOBS NOW FUNDING THAT THE COLLEGE HAS ALLOCATED TO EXPAND ITS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM.
(155) SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC500 LAUCHWOOD DR LAURINBURG,NC28352	58-1828201	501(C)(3)	188,142	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A FIXED CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER THAT WILL BE OPEN FIVE DAYS PER WEEK AND WILL EXPAND SERVICES BEYOND CARDIAC CARE INTO VASCULAR CARE. THE MOBILE UNIT CURRENTLY USED IS AVAILABLE ONLY TWO DAYS PER WEEK AND PATIENTS MUST WAIT 2-3 WEEKS TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC CATHETERIZATION PERFORMED. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WOULD HELP PAY FOR RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS. THE PROJECT WILL CREATE SEVEN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS.
(156) SISTERS OF MERCY URGENT CARE INCPO BOX 16367 ASHEVILLE,NC288160367	56-1463611	501(C)(3)	5,366	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT THE OPENING OF THE FIRST URGENT CARE CENTER OF ITS KIND IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY. THE CENTER WILL OFFER A COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS. THE NEW FACILITY WILL CREATE FIVE NEW JOBS.
(157) SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 126 POLKTON,NC28135	56-0893801	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	114,471	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SPCC) WITH INCREASING THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED WORKERS IN ANSON COUNTY THROUGH A TARGETED WORKFORCE OUTREACH STRATEGY. SPCC WILL IDENTIFY, RECRUIT AND ASSESS POTENTIAL WORKERS FROM A POOL OF UNEMPLOYED ANSON COUNTY RESIDENTS. A MOBILE CAREER LAB WILL GO INTO OUTLYING COMMUNITIES WHERE STAFF WILL PROVIDE ASSESSMENTS, INSTRUCTION, WORKSHOPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER CAREER-RELATED SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS. ONCE TRAINED, INDIVIDUALS WILL EARN A CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE AND BE 'CERTIFIED JOB READY'. THIS PROJECT WILL RECRUIT AND REGISTER 300 PARTICIPANTS, WITH ONE-THIRD OF THOSE ASSESSED BEING CERTIFIED AS GUARANTEED JOB READY WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS.
(158) SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 126 POLKTON,NC28135	56-0893801	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	13,458	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH IMPLEMENTING THE AEROSPACE AND PRECISION MANUFACTURING PROJECT DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA AEROSPACE MANUFACTURERS AND LOCAL ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS. THE PROPOSED PROGRAM WILL INCORPORATE MODULES SPECIFIC TO THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CULTURE, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL TRAINING IN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (IST)/MECHATRONICS, AND MACHINING. FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO HIRE A PROGRAM COORDINATOR WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER TRAINING. THE COLLEGE WILL LEVERAGE THE GRANT WITH AN ADDITIONAL $352,500 FROM DUKE ENERGY AND JOBSNOW FUNDING. AREA INDUSTRY HAS IDENTIFIED AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR 26 POSITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL GROWTH OCCURRING IN FUTURE YEARS.
(159) SOUTHWESTERN NC PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION125 BONNIE LANE SYLVA,NC28779	56-0896753	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	16,928	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO HELP FUND COMPLETION OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES TO PROVIDE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY TO 73 SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN SIX COUNTIES OF SOUTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
(160) SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS209 NORTH CRUTCHFIELD STREET DOBSON,NC27017	56-6001117	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	195,000	THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS TO PURCHASE LAPTOP CARTS FOR THREE HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. THE MOBILE CARTS ARE A PART OF THE DISTRICT'S STRATEGIC 1:1 TECHNOLOGY PLAN. THIS PROJECT WILL EXPAND THE INITIATIVE FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS INTO HIGH SCHOOLS SO THAT STUDENTS MOVING FROM 8TH TO 9TH GRADE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME TECHNOLOGY THEY HAD PREVIOUSLY.
(161) TEACH FOR AMERICA NORTH CAROLINA324 BLACKWELL STREET SUITE 1160 DURHAM,NC27701	13-3541913	501(C)(3)	200,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA'S EFFORTS TO RECRUIT, SELECT, TRAIN AND SUPPORT HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES TO COMMIT TWO YEARS TO TEACH IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND TOBACCO DEPENDENT COUNTIES LOCATED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT'S AIM IS FOR A MINIMUM OF 50 NEW CORPS MEMBERS TO BE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND PLACED IN SCHOOLS IN 2010, TO LEAD STUDENTS TO MEET RIGOROUS GOALS FOR ACADEMIC GROWTH DURING THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. THIS WILL BRING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR CORPS MEMBERS WORKING IN THE MOST ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COUNTIES IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA TO APPROXIMATELY 100 FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. GOLDEN LEAF'S GRANT WILL ALSO HELP SUPPORT THE FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR CORPS MEMBERS CURRENTLY WORKING IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES FOR THE 2009-10 ACADEMIC YEAR. GOLDEN LEAF'S FUNDS WILL BE USED TO RECRUIT, SELECT, AND TRAIN ACCOMPLISHED COLLEGE GRADUATES TO TEACH IN BERTIE, ED
(162) TOWN OF BEAR GRASS1136 CHERRY LANE BEAR GRASS,NC27892	56-1191326	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	47,512	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE TOWN OF BEAR GRASS WITH CONTINUING AND EXPANDING PROGRAMMING OFFERED AT THE BEAR GRASS SCHOOL, WHICH WAS CLOSED TO STUDENTS DUE TO CONSOLIDATION IN 2009. LONG CONSIDERED THE CENTER OF COMMUNITY LIFE, THE TOWN LEASED THE PROPERTY FROM THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED INCLUDE: MENTORING AND TUTORING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOLS; JOB TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO INCREASE MARKETABLE SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY; EXERCISE, NUTRITION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND MINI CLINICS FOR SENIORS.
(163) TOWN OF BURNSVILLEPO BOX 97 BURNSVILLE,NC28714	56-6001190	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	34,630	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO BE USED TO EXPAND THE TOWN OF BURNSVILLE'S WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. ALTEC PLANS TO ULTIMATELY EMPLOY 300 PERSONS AT THE FACILITY.
(164) TOWN OF DREXELPO BOX 188 DREXEL,NC28619	56-6001213	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	91,980	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE TOWN OF DREXEL WITH THE UPFIT OF A 6,000-SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING TO EXPAND AN EXISTING SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR. THE TOWN VIEWS THIS AS A POSITIVE STEP TOWARD NURTURING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MAKING A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BURKE COUNTY, A RECOMMENDATION IDENTIFIED IN THEIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. THE TOWN HAS IDENTIFIED THREE POTENTIAL BUSINESSES THAT MAY BE INTERESTED IN LOCATING IN THE INCUBATOR ONCE ADDITIONAL SPACE HAS BEEN RENOVATED. WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS LOCATING IN THE INCUBATOR.
(165) TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWNPO BOX 716 ELIZABETHTOWN,NC28337	56-6001217	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	320,380	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST THE TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN WITH RENOVATING AN EXISTING BUILDING IN ITS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR USE AS A FARMER'S MARKET, A PROJECT IDENTIFIED IN THE TOWN'S 2005 DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT MASTER PLAN. BY LOCATING THE MARKET IN DOWNTOWN, IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE LOCAL TAX BASE, PROVIDE A NEW REVENUE STREAM FOR LOCAL FARMERS, AND PROVIDE A CATALYST FOR ELIZABETHTOWN'S DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION. THE MARKET AND TWO ANCHOR TENANTS, A BUTCHER AND A BAKERY, WILL CREATE A MINIMUM OF 16 NEW JOBS. THIS PROJECT HAS RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE TOBACCO TRUST FUND, USDA, RAFI AND THE NC RURAL CENTER.
(166) TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS2O BOX 10 GRANITE FALLS,NC28630	56-6001235	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	200,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 750,000 GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK AND NECESSARY WATER LINES TO FACILITATE A PLANNED EXPANSION AT MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS INC. AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES LOCATED ALONG HWY 321 IN THE SOUTHERN END OF CALDWELL COUNTY. MDI HAS REQUESTED ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW CAPACITY NECESSARY FOR A $32 MILLION EXPANSION OVER TWO PHASES THAT WILL ADD 50 JOBS IN THE FIRST YEAR AND IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN 200 JOBS AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS. THE AVERAGE WAGE FOR THE INITIAL JOBS IS $37,842 COMPARED TO THE CURRENT COUNTY AVERAGE MANUFACTURING WAGE OF $27,692. IN ADDITION TO MDI, THE ADDITIONAL STORAGE CAPACITY WILL SERVE A RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR THE AREA AND PROVIDE WATER TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS THAT ARE PRESENTLY UNSERVED.
(167) TOWN OF MOCKSVILLE212 BUCKEYE TRAIL MOCKSVILLE,NC27028	56-6001288	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	560,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION AT THE CRESTWOOD FARMS FACILITY IN MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. THE EXPANSION WILL RESULT IN THE DIRECT CREATION OF 103 NEW JOBS AND WILL INCREASE VOLUME AT THE PLANT FOR CHICKEN RAISED BY NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS BY 6 MILLION POUNDS ANNUALLY. INCREASED PRODUCTION WILL ALSO SUPPORT CONTINUED OPERATIONS AT AFFILIATED POULTRY PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA AND ASSIST WITH RETENTION OF 1,200 JOBS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE LEASED TO THE COMPANY AT FAIR MARKET RATES.
(168) TOWN OF OAK CITYPO BOX 298 OAK CITY,NC27857	56-0849744	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	32,678	THERE ARE NO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN OAK CITY OR IN THE NEAREST TOWNS OF HAMILTON OR HASSEL. THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH THE UPFIT OF A BUILDING OWNED BY THE TOWN OF OAK CITY WHERE ROUTINE HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE WILL BE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF MARTIN COUNTY. THE MARTIN-TYRRELL-WASHINGTON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE SERVICES AT THE OAK CITY MEDICAL CLINIC AND ALREADY HAS FUNDING IN PLACE TO OPERATE THE CLINIC. THE CLINIC WILL OFFER SERVICES SUCH AS PRIMARY CARE, IMMUNIZATIONS, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE. THE CLINIC WILL HAVE A MID-LEVEL PROVIDER, A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, A CLERK, AND OTHER STAFF FROM RELATED PROGRAMS REPRESENTED AT THE FACILITY. FEES FOR SERVICES WILL BE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE. MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND INSURANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
(169) TOWN OF PILOT MOUNTAIN124 WEST MAIN STREET BOX 1 PILOT MOUNTAIN,NC27041	56-6001308	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	413,847	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE TOWNS OF PILOT MOUNTAIN AND ELKIN WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SATELLITE TRAINING LOCATION IN EACH TOWN. EACH SATELLITE CAMPUS WILL OFFER WORKFORCE RETRAINING, GED CLASSES AND DISTANCE LEARNING, ALONG WITH OTHER IDENTIFIED LOCAL TRAINING NEEDS.
(170) TOWN OF ST PAULS NC210 W BLUE STREET PO BOX 364 ST PAULS,NC28384	56-6001327	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	34,300	WITH THIS GRANT, THE TOWN OF ST. PAULS WILL EXTEND PUBLIC SEWER, THE LAST INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED, TO THE ST. PAULS/ROBESON COUNTY I-95 INDUSTRIAL PARK. DUE TO ITS LOCATION, IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE PARK IS POISED TO CAPTURE A PORTION OF THE JOBS AND INVESTMENT COMING TO THE AREA AS A RESULT OF FACILITY EXPANSION AT FORT BRAGG. THE PARK IS LOCATED ONE MILE FROM THE I-95 EXIT ON HIGHWAY NC 20, WHICH HAS ACCESS TO I-74 AND NC87. THE TOWN HAS A LETTER OF INTENT FROM A COMPANY STATING ITS INTENTION TO RELOCATE TO THE PARK AND CREATE 15 JOBS. THE ROBESON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS WORKING TO CONSTRUCT A 15,000 SQ FT SPEC BUILDING AND BRING ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT TO THE PARK. SHORT-TERM GOALS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF 15 JOBS, AN INCREASE IN INVESTMENT MONEY FROM BASE REALIGNMENT EFFORTS AT FORT BRAGG, AN INCREASE IN THE LOCAL MANUFACTURING BASE AND AN INCREASE IN THE LOCAL TAX BASE FOR FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
(171) TOWN OF VALDESEPO BOX 339 VALDESE,NC28690	56-6001355	501(C)(3)	187,500	THE TOWN OF VALDESE WILL ESTABLISH A LOAN POOL TARGETING NEW AND EXISTING SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT BURKE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING AND RETAINING JOBS. THIS REVOLVING LOAN FUND IS EXPECTED RESULT IN 25 DIRECT JOBS CREATED OR SAVED WITH THE INITIAL ROUND OF LOANS. BOTH INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL WILL BE COLLECTED AND RE-LOANED RESULTING IN MORE JOBS CREATED OR RETAINED. WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S SMALL BUSINESS CENTER AND BURKE DEVELOPMENT, INC. WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR NEW, AT-RISK AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES.
(172) TOWN OF WHITE LAKEPMB 7250 1879 WHITE LAKE DR WHITE LAKE,NC283377250	56-6021446	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	6,980	THIS PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST THE RENOVATION/UPFIT OF A TOWN-OWNED BUILDING THAT WILL HOUSE THE NEW WHITE LAKE FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC. THE CLINIC WILL LEASE THE FACILITY FROM THE TOWN AND WILL CREATE FIVE NEW JOBS.
(173) TOWN OF WILLIAMSTONPO BOX 506 WILLIAMSTON,NC27892	56-6001373	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	6,744	THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON WITH DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND A CONSULTANT. THE TOWN EXPECTS THAT THIS PLAN WILL CREATE A CONSENSUS TOWARDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BRING A UNIFIED EFFORT TOWARDS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
(174) TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION4600 EAST US 64 MURPHY,NC28906	56-0896010	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	26,396	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE DISTANCE LEARNING AND VIDEOCONFERENCING EQUIPMENT TO TRAIN A QUALIFIED LABOR POOL FOR A 200 POSITION EXPANSION AT STANLEY FURNITURE IN GRAHAM COUNTY. DISTANCE LEARNING EQUIPMENT WILL ALLOW TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS FROM ROBBINSVILLE AND GRAHAM COUNTY WITHOUT REQUIRING THEM TO DRIVE DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO THE CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (CAT) NEAR MURPHY. IN ADDITION, TO MEETING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STANLEY FURNITURE'S EXPANSION, THESE CAPABILITIES WILL ALLOW TRI-COUNTY CC AND WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY TO BETTER SERVE AREA INDUSTRY THAT REGULARLY NEED DISTANCE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS TO TRAIN WORKERS IN MAINTENANCE, MANUFACTURING PROCESS, ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.
(175) UDI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION631 UNITED DR SUITE 100 DURHAM,NC27713	56-1072965	501(C)(3)	45,898	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL BE USED TO BUILD A 23,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY IN THE OLD FIVE POINTS AREA OF DURHAM. THE NEIGHBORHOOD SUFFERS FROM HIGHER UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY THAN OTHER AREAS OF DURHAM AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AN OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT AREA. THE FACILITY WILL HOUSE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS, A BUSINESS INCUBATOR, OFFICES, AND RESIDENCES. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO CREATE 65 FULL TIME AND 20 PART TIME JOBS. UDI CURRENTLY HAS A POLL OF ENTREPRENEURS IN ITS INCUBATION PROGRAM THAT ARE LIKELY CANDIDATES TO OCCUPY THE NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE.
(176) UNC-TV10 T W ALEXANDER DR PO BOX 14900 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709	56-6172047	501(C)(3)	44,800	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE NORTH CAROLINA RISING SERIES WHICH WILL HELP RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ACROSS THE STATE BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN RURAL, ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT TWENTY-FOUR SEGMENTS PROFILING BEST PRACTICES IN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES SO THAT SUCCESS STORIES CAN BE REPLICATED.
(177) UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES INC - WESLEY PINES2600 CROASDAILE FARM PARKWAY STE A-500 DURHAM,NC27705	56-1870172	501(C)(3)	25,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY SPACE AT ITS WESLEY PINES FACILITY IN ROBESON COUNTY. THE EXPANSION WILL ACCOMMODATE REHABILITATION TREATMENT SERVICES FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 PATIENTS PER MONTH. THE PROJECT WILL CHANGE THREE PART-TIME THERAPISTS' POSITIONS TO FULL-TIME JOBS AND CREATE THREE NEW FULL TIME POSITIONS.
(178) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONUNC CSLD 140 FRIDAY CENTER DRIVE CHAPEL HILL,NC27515	56-6172047	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	1,875,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE 580 ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS OF $3,000 TO STUDENTS AT EACH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S 16 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. SCHOLARSHIPS WOULD BE AWARDED TO 100 COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS, 150 TO NEW FRESHMEN STUDENTS, AND 330 TO RENEWAL SCHOLARS OR UPPER LEVEL STUDENTS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST RESIDE IN RURAL COUNTIES THAT ARE TOBACCO DEPENDENT AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. THE PROGRAM IS PUBLICIZED THROUGH GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND PSAS. APPLICATIONS ARE MADE THOUGH THE CFNC WEBSITE.
(179) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	245,933	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT A THREE-YEAR 'PROOF OF CONCEPT' REFERRED TO AS THE NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CORPS. THE PILOT PHASE WILL ASSIST SOME OF THE MOST ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE BY DEPLOYING FOUR MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) GRADUATES FROM SOG AND ASU INTO THE SERVICE OF UP TO 12 OF NORTH CAROLINA'S RURAL, ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE COMMUNITIES.
(180) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	39,110	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS BY UNC-CHAPEL HILL TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER DATA FOR NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES THAT ARE ENTERING THE GOLDEN LEAF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE. THE CHAPEL HILL TEAM WILL PREPARE AND DELIVER FOURTEEN (14) REPORTS (ONE FOR EACH COUNTY) SUMMARIZING THEIR FINDINGS. THE REPORTS WILL BE USED BY THE COUNTIES TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING ISSUES AND OUTCOMES THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.
(181) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	168,784	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE PLACEMENT OF FIVE UNC-CHAPEL HILL GRADUATES TO SERVE AS CAROLINA COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS MEMBERS IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN CALDWELL, SCOTLAND, WARREN AND ROBESON, AND EDGECOMBE COUNTIES DURING THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR. THESE ADVISORS WILL SERVE DESIGNATED HIGH SCHOOLS WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENTION OF INCREASING THE COLLEGE-GOING RATE, PARTICULARLY FOR FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE, UNDERREPRESENTED, AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
(182) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	33,222	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PREPARE NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC NONPROFIT HOSPITALS TO LEVERAGE $6.1 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A HIGH SPEED, DEDICATED, BROADBAND NETWORK CONNECTING PUBLIC NONPROFIT HOSPITALS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. THE WORK SHOULD ALSO ASSIST PUBLIC NONPROFIT HOSPITALS PREPARE TO ACCESS STIMULUS FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR EARLY ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE CREATION OF JOBS IN THE HEALTHCARE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTORS.
(183) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	47,020	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO UNC-CHAPEL HILL TO PRODUCE A WRITTEN MASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF ENFIELD, PLACING AN EMPHASIS ON RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION, INCORPORATING COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS SPORT COMPLEXES, DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION, HOUSING, RECREATION, AND COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO SUPPORT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
(184) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	39,401	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS OF UNC-CHAPEL HILL TO TEST AND REFINE A SYSTEM OF PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE INTERVENTIONS IN HALIFAX COUNTY AIMED AT IMPROVING THE LIFE OUTCOMES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES WHO ARE AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE DUE TO SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES. THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND WILL WORK WITH EXISTING LOCAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE WORKING TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN THE COUNTY. THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE A RURAL SITE THAT WILL COMPLEMENT ONGOING WORK TO IMPLEMENT A SIMILAR EFFORT IN DURHAM.
(185) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	48,196	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AND REUSE PLAN FOR THE FORMER HALIFAX COUNTY AIRPORT SITE LOCATED WEST OF ROANOKE RAPIDS. THE SITE IS OWNED BY HALIFAX COUNTY AND ROANOKE RAPIDS. UNC-CH WILL PROVIDE A SWOT ANALYSIS, CONDUCT MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO DISCUSS THE FINDINGS OF THE SWOT ANALYSIS, IDENTIFY POTENTIAL ECONOMIC CLUSTERS MOST APPROPRIATE FOR A TARGETED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, EVALUATE POTENTIAL USES OF THE PROPERTY, PROVIDE PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPERTY, AND SHARE THE REDEVELOPMENT AND REUSE PLAN WITH THE LOCAL LEADERSHIP.
(186) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	68,033	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO CONDUCT A FORMAL THIRD PARTY EVALUATION OF THE OUTCOMES OF $106 MILLION GOLDEN LEAF RURAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE WHICH WILL PROVIDE OVER 1,600 MILES OF NEW FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN 69 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES. THE EVALUATION WILL EXAMINE ECONOMIC AND OTHER EFFECTS OF THE INITIATIVE.
(187) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	48,152	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EFFORTS OF UNC-CHAPEL HILL TO IDENTIFY BUSINESSES FOR RECRUITMENT AND EXPANSION IN SILER CITY AND PROVIDE MARKETING MATERIALS FOR USE IN ATTRACTING THOSE COMPANIES. THE PROJECT BUILDS ON EFFORTS ALREADY UNDERWAY IN CHATHAM COUNTY TO CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE COUNTY. SILER CITY HAS BEEN PARTICULARLY HARD HIT BY THE RECENT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, SUFFERING SEVEN PLANT CLOSINGS AND ONE MAJOR LAYOFF IN THE RECENT YEARS. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE OF ITS DISTANCE FORM THE TRIANGLE AREA, SILER CITY FACES ECONOMIC CHALLENGES DISPROPORTIONATE TO THOSE FACED BY OTHER PARTS OF CHATHAM COUNTY.
(188) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLOSR 104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275991350	56-6001393	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	62,780	THE GOLDEN LEAF FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED A STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THAT BRINGS THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY TO BEAR ON TOBACCO DEPENDENT AND ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS OF THE STATE. PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE COLLABORATION WILL FIT INTO TWO BROAD APPROACHES: 1) SYSTEMIC OR LONG-TERM CAPACITY BUILDING REQUIRED TO CREATE COMPETITIVE COMMUNITIES OVER TIME AND 2) RAPID RESPONSE PROJECTS INTENDED TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS FACING RURAL, DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES. THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF A PROJECT COORDINATOR TO OVERSEE THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE COLLABORATION, MANAGE THE FLOW OF COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH GOLDEN LEAF, PRESENT PROJECTS FOR APPROVAL BY GOLDEN LEAF, IDENTIFY ASSETS TO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS, AND OVERSEE EXECUTION OF FUNDED PROJECTS.
(189) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON601 S COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON,NC28403	56-1258660	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	14,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN NC FOOD SYSTEMS PROJECT. THE PROJECT INVOLVES COLLABORATION AMONG SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES TO DIVERSIFY PRODUCTION AND EXPAND PROFIT MARGINS FOR FARMERS IN ORDER TO RETAIN, SUSTAIN AND EXPAND FARMING OPERATIONS. PROJECT STRATEGIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTITUTIONAL BUYING SYSTEMS, ESTABLISHMENT AND PROMOTION OF DIRECT FARM-TO-MARKET SALES, AND REGIONAL MARKETING EFFORTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: INCREASED SALES OF LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS; SUSTAINED AND EXPANDED FARM EMPLOYMENT, PROFIT, AND OWNERSHIP; AND EXPANDED LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKETS FOR LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS. THE PROJECT WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER REGIONAL EFFORTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN COLUMBUS COUNTY AND AT FORT BRAGG.
(190) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS116 SOUTH BOUNDARY STREET CHAPEL HILL,NC27514	56-6001394	501(C)(3)	18,448	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT UNC PRESS'S PRODUCTION OF A TRAVEL GUIDE TITLED FARM FRESH NORTH CAROLINA THAT WILL LIST 500 NC FARMS AND LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS. THE AUTHOR OF THE GUIDE IS A SEASONED TRAVEL WRITER. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE GUIDE WILL ENCOURAGE VISITS TO BUSINESSES FEATURED IN THE GUIDE, LEADING TO SALES OF LOCAL FOODS AND PRODUCTS. THE PRESS EXPECTS THAT THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE GUIDE COULD EXCEED $750,000.
(191) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON601 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON,NC28403	56-1258660	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	106,713	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT CONTINUED WORK OF THE SOUTHEASTERN NC FOOD SYSTEMS (SENCFS) PROGRAM AT UNC-WILMINGTON. SINCE 2006, UNC-W HAS BEEN WORKING ON THIS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, FARMERS, AND OTHER AGRICULTURE AGENCIES AND LEADERS IN A SEVEN COUNTY AREA TO PROMOTE THE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL FOODS. BEGINNING IN 2009, SENCFS BEGAN TO COLLABORATE WITH THE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE REGIONAL TASK FORCE (BRAC-RTF). BRAC-RTF HAS AN INTEREST IN PROMOTING LOCAL FOODS AS A MEANS OF INCREASING FARM INCOME AND PRESERVING OPEN LAND SURROUNDING NORTH CAROLINA'S MILITARY BASES. THE COMBINED EFFORT NOW COVERS 22 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT WILL DEVELOP A LOCAL FOOD PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER AT A FACILITY OWNED BY JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN WARSAW, NC. DUPLIN COUNTY AND JAMES SPRUNT WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFING, UTILITIES, TRAINING, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT FROM THE COLLEGE'S SMALL BUSINESS C
(192) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION910 RALEIGH ROAD PO BOX 2688 CHAPEL HILL,NC275152688	56-6172047	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	160,000	REACH NC (RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT AND CAPABILITIES HUB) IS A SEARCHABLE PORTAL TO ACCESS INFORMATION ON THE EXPERTISE OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL AND UNITS. THE SITE CURRENTLY INCLUDES PROFILES OF NC STATE AND UNC CHAPEL HILL RESEARCHERS AND HAS BEEN VERY FAVORABLY RECEIVED. THE PORTAL CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS SUCH AS: WHERE CAN EXPERTS BE FOUND TO HELP WITH A TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE? WHICH SCHOOLS PRODUCE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE SEEKING? WHAT INSTITUTIONS HAVE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIALIZED R&D TASKS? WHO CAN ACCOMPANY US AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ON A CLIENT VISIT? GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ADD TO REACH NC PROFILES OF FACULTY FROM RURAL UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING APPALACHIAN STATE, EAST CAROLINA, ELIZABETH CITY STATE, UNC PEMBROKE, AND WESTERN CAROLINA.
(193) VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS1724 GRAHAM AVENUE PO BOX 7001 HENDERSON,NC275367001	56-6001124	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	1,124,840	THE PURPOSE OF THE INNOVATE PROJECT IS TO UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP VANCE COUNTY'S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BECOME INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE AND COMPETITIVE FOR 21ST CENTURY JOBS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TEACHER AND STUDENT LAPTOPS, OTHER CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICES, AND WIRELESS CARDS FOR INTERNET CONNECTIVITY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. TEACHERS WILL BE TRAINED ON HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE NEW FUTURE-READY CORE CURRICULUM, WHICH WAS INITIATED WITH NINTH GRADERS IN 2009. THE INNOVATE PROJECT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AT NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL, WESTERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE VANCE COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE. THIS PROJECT WILL HELP INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE, INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ON END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS, AND INCREASE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATES.
(194) WANCHESE SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK615 HARBOR ROAD PO BOX 549 WANCHESE,NC27981	56-1611847	501(C)(3)	10,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT A 3,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE STATE-OWNED BUILDING AT THE WANCHESE SEAFOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK THAT IS CURRENTLY LEASED TO GREGORY POOLE MARINE POWER. THE EXPANSION WOULD ALLOW THE COMPANY TO HIRE SIX ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.
(195) WARREN COUNTYPO BOX 619 WARRENTON,NC27589	56-6000348	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	160,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST WITH THE RENOVATION OF THE FORMER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY BUILDING IN WARRENTON TO PROVIDE A CENTRALLY LOCATED, WELL-EQUIPPED FACILITY THAT WILL BECOME A HUB OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC, WINDOWS/DOORS, ACCESSIBILITY/ACOUSTICS IMPROVEMENTS AND FLOORING.
(196) WARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS109 COUSIN LUCYS LANE PO BOX 110 WARRENTON,NC27589	56-0894083	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	147,311	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT A TWO-PART PROJECT THAT WILL ENHANCE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT WITH THE INFUSION OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOMS. MOBILE LAPTOP CARTS WILL BE PURCHASED FOR USE AT THE MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.. THE SECOND PART OF THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR THE THREE HIGH SCHOOLS IN WARREN COUNTY IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TAKING ONLINE COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CREDIT. THE CREATION OF DIGITAL CLASSROOMS WILL SUPPORT INCREASED ACCESS TO ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND INSTRUCTION GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND CARTS, DESKTOP COMPUTERS, TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE AND HIRE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF.
(197) WASHINGTON COUNTYPO BOX 1007 PLYMOUTH,NC27962	56-6000349	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY	480,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST WASHINGTON COUNTY WITH CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A 4,000 SQUARE FOOT HEALTH CLINIC THAT WILL INCLUDE A PHARMACY. THE CLINIC WILL BE A PART OF A LARGER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES COMPLEX WHICH WILL ALSO INCLUDE A COMBINATION EMS, FIRE/LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND PUBLIC LIBRARY TO BETTER SERVE THE CITIZENS OF THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN REGIONS OF THE COUNTY. THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEATH CARE FOR UP TO 4,500 CITIZENS AND ASSIST WITH THE COUNTY'S INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.
(198) WATAUGA OPPORTUNITIES INC642 GREENWAY ROAD PO BOX 2330 BOONE,NC28607	56-1089285	501(C)(3)	21,500	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT MEDICAL MANUFACTURING AREA OF WATAUGA OPPORTUNITIES HELP MEET THE SALES GROWTH IT IS EXPERIENCING. THIS EXPANSION PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO CREATE TEN (10) FULL-TIME JOBS.
(199) WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 8002 GOLDSBORO,NC275338002	56-0792849	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	40,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO SUPPORT 6-MONTH, ADVANCED TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AT WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TARGETING CAREERS IN ALLIED HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES. THE COLLEGE ANTICIPATES TRAINING AT LEAST 275 WORKERS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM TO MEET IDENTIFIED JOB DEMAND IN THE AREA.
(200) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR INTEGRAT TECH 164 BELK CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-6001440	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	40,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT IS TO ASSIST WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WITH THE CREATION OF THE CAROLINAS INNOVATION COLLABORATIVE FOR NEW PRODUCTS IN ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE AND AGING IN COLLABORATION WITH 17 PARTICIPATING STATE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NURTURING INNOVATIVE IDEAS THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND SMALL ENTERPRISES AND INNOVATORS IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA AND STIMULATE THE LAUNCHING OF AT LEAST EIGHT NEW PRODUCTS ANNUALLY FOR THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND THE AGING POPULATION. THIS PROJECT WILL CREATE A MODEL FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD BE REPLICATED IN OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL SECTORS AND AREAS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
(201) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR INTEGRAT TECH 164 BELK CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-6001440	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	28,820	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE KIMMEL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY. THE PROGRAM WILL HELP LOCAL CONTRACTORS THAT RELY ON LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THEIR WORKFORCE BY INTRODUCING ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO POTENTIAL CAREERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. SIXTY PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMPLETE A CONTREN LEARNING MODULE (BASIC CREW LEADERSHIP), AND EARN A 10-HOUR OSHA SAFETY CERTIFICATION. THE SKILLS LEARNED WILL PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE CAREER DECISIONS TO DETERMINE IF THEY WANT TO BEGIN A CONSTRUCTION CAREER AND, IF SO, WHETHER TO BEGIN AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
(202) WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 120 WILKESBORO,NC28697	56-0846669	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	195,107	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH DEVELOPING THE NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ADVANCED MATERIALS CENTER TO COMPLEMENT THE ONGOING WORK OF THE NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ADVANCED MATERIALS CLUSTER. THE CENTER WILL PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, FOSTER APPLIED RESEARCH ON COMPOSITES, DEVELOP AN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, AND ENHANCE TEACHING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION.
(203) WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS613 CHERRY STREET NORTH WILKESBORO,NC28659	56-6001133	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	180,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAPTOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WILKES COUNTY AS PART OF GOLDEN LEAF'S 1:1 LAPTOP DEMONSTRATION PILOT AND THE WILKES COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM'S 'TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION CHALLENGE.' THE PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE TEACHER RETENTION, DECREASE THE DROPOUT RATE, AND PRODUCE A FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE EQUIPPED WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS NEEDED TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
(204) WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 4305 902 HERRING AVE WILSON,NC27893	56-6052568	EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT	120,000	THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM HAS PUT FORTH A TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) TO INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY, BUILDING, ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AN EMERGING GREEN WORKFORCE. WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE LEAD COLLEGE TO COORDINATE A CIP IN THE BUILDING SECTOR. THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO COLLABORATE WITH INDUSTRY AND OTHER COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO REVITALIZE APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND COURSES IN CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL RESULT IN SPECIALIZED CREDENTIALS AND TRAINING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TECHNOLOGIES THAT MEET THE NEEDS FOR A GREEN BUILDING WORKFORCE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
(205) WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND INC7730 NORTH POINT BLVD WINSTONSALEM,NC27106	56-6001467	501(C)(3)	20,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL ALLOW WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND TO PURCHASE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM TRAINING FOR A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THEIR PRODUCTION FACILITIES. IMPROVEMENTS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WILL HAVE TO COMPLY WITH TRACEABILITY REGULATIONS BEING IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ALSO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND CAPACITY, ALLOWING WSIFB TO OBTAIN 4 NEW CONTRACTS AND CREATE 100 NEW JOBS (61 FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED) OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THESE CONTRACTS ARE VALUED AT $60.6 MILLION OVER 3 YEARS.
(206) WNC COMMUNITIES594 BREVARD RD ASHEVILLE,NC288062300	56-0797766	501(C)(3)	100,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO WNC COMMUNITIES TO INSTALL A METAL CATWALK ABOVE THE LIVESTOCK HOLDING PENS AT THE NEW WNC REGIONAL LIVESTOCK CENTER. THE CATWALK WILL LET BUYERS VIEW LIVESTOCK BEFORE EACH SALE, THUS ENCOURAGING BOTH MORE BIDDERS AND HIGHER BIDS. THE STRUCTURE WILL ALSO IMPROVE WORKER AND VISITOR SAFETY. WITHOUT IT, BUYERS WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE SALES BARN DUE TO SAFETY AND INSURANCE CONCERNS.
(207) WNC COMMUNITIES594 BREVARD RD ASHEVILLE,NC288062300	56-0797766	501(C)(3)	200,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE WNC LIVESTOCK MARKETING AND EVENT CENTER, WHICH WILL PROVIDE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS WITH A LOCAL SALES MARKET THAT WILL REDUCE THE SIGNIFICANT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING CATTLE FOR SALE AT MARKETS IN TENNESSEE AND ELSEWHERE. THE MARKET IS EXPECTED TO HANDLE THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 30,000 HEAD OF CATTLE ANNUALLY FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES.
(208) WNC REGIONAL EDC (DBA ADVANTAGE WEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP)134 WRIGHT BROTHERS WAY FLETCHER,NC28732	56-1871844	501(C)(3)	19,911	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE WORK OF BLUE RIDGE FOOD VENTURES, A VALUE-ADDED, SHARED USE KITCHEN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. BLUE RIDGE FOOD VENTURES HAS HELPED INCUBATE OVER 100 FOOD BUSINESSES, AND IS WORKING TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE SUPPLY OF LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS AND THE DEMAND FOR THESE PRODUCTS. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP CAPACITY TO INCREASE SALES OF ITEMS PRODUCED AT BLUE RIDGE FOOD VENTURES.
(209) WNC REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (DBA ADVANTAGE WEST ECON DEV134 WRIGHT BROTHERS WAY FLETCHER,NC28732	56-1871844	501(C)(3)	70,000	THIS GOLDEN LEAF GRANT WILL HELP ADVANTAGEWEST AND ITS COLLABORATORS ACCELERATE AND EXPAND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM WILL CREATE A SYSTEM OF RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THE ABILITY TO GROW AND HARVEST QUALITY HERBAL CROPS, SUPPORT THE MANUFACTURE OF NATURAL PRODUCTS, ENSURE THE PRODUCTS' SAFETY THROUGH TESTING, AND CREATE AN INTERACTIVE MARKETPLACE TO SUPPORT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALES OF NATURAL PRODUCTS. ADVANTAGEWEST, WITH BLUE RIDGE FOOD VENTURES, BIONETWORK BIOBUSINESS CENTER AND NATURAL PRODUCTS LABORATORY, NCSU MOUNTAIN HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, AND WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WILL IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO LEAD TO THE LOCATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS IN THE REGION, THE GROWTH OF SMALL NATURAL PRODUCTS BUSINESSES, AND THE INCREASE IN PRODUCTION AND SALE OF NATURAL PRODUCTS BY LOCAL FARMERS.
(210) XDS INC (CROSS DISABILITY SERVICES)800 EASTOWNE DRIVE SUITE 200 CHAPEL HILL,NC27514	68-0582042	501(C)(3)	18,000	THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO XDS, INC., A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER, TO HELP RELOCATE ITS OPERATIONS TO CHATHAM COUNTY, WHICH WILL ALLOW IT TO HIRE 10 DIRECT SERVICE WORKERS BY JANUARY 2011. SPECIAL ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND/OR RURAL COMMUNITIES. GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP UPFIT XDS' FACILITY IN CHATHAM COUNTY.

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210

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For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Page 2

Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	PART I, LINE 2:	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: APPLICANTS THAT RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANTEE ACHNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT, WHICH STATES GUIDELINES ANDCONDITIONS FOR A GRANT. GRANTEES MUST ALSO ATTEND A GRANTS MANAGEMENT SESSION. THE GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT MAY CONTAIN CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE SATISFIED BEFORE FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED. THESE CONDITIONS, ALONG WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS, ARE ENTERED IN A DATABASE. ONCE THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES THE SIGNED GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT, EVIDENCE THAT PRECONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET, AND A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR PAYMENT, THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN INITIAL DISBURSEMENT OF UP TO 80% OF THE GRANT AWARD. A SUM EQUAL TO 20% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT IS RETAINED BY THE FOUNDATION UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE GRANTEE'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE GRANT, INCLUDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE FOUNDATION OF A FINAL REPORT ON THE FUNDED PROJECT AND SATISFACTION OF ANY REMAINING CONDITIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS. GRANTEES MAY USE FUNDS ONLY FOR ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN THE PROJECT'S APPROVED BUDGET. SHOULD THE GRANTEE SEEK TO SPEND FUNDS ON AN ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET OR IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT, THE GRANTEE MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL OF A BUDGET MODIFICATION. IN NO EVENT MAY A GRANTEE SPEND GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AWARDED BY THE GOLDEN LEAF BOARD. GRANTEES MUST SUBMIT INTERIM REPORTS EVERY JUNE 30 AND A FINAL REPORT WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. THE REPORT FORMS INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WORK CONDUCTED, THE OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT, AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	15
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	15
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	87,492
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	73,179,244	69,128,105
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	7,205,661	33,741,594
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	5,040	8,686
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	80,389,945	102,878,385
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	65,004,216	43,092,615
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,593,614	1,559,635
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	2,963,185	3,035,458
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	69,561,015	47,687,708
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	10,828,930	55,190,677
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	639,565,452	793,585,382
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	84,548,045	92,950,403
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	555,017,407	700,634,979

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	Signature of officer	Date

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Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 44,119,496 including grants of $ 43,092,615 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION WAS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY AFFECTED OR TOBACCO-DEPENDENT REGIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE AND FINAL JUDGMENT IN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED, ET AL., 98 CVS 14377.ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE CORPORATION MAY ENGAGE IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:1. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TOBACCO FARMERS AND OTHER WORKERS IMPACTED OR PROJECTED TO BE IMPACTED BY A DECLINE IN DEMAND FOR AND/OR PRODUCTION OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)2. JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF LOANS AND GRANTS, TO BE USED FOR JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PROGRAMS, TO ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING TOBACCO FARMERS AND OTHER WORKERS DEPENDENT ON TOBACCO FARMING, PRODUCTION AND SALES TO TRANSITION TO OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME.3. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO DEVELOP NEW USES FOR TOBACCO OR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE CASH CROPS.4. ECONOMIC HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF DIRECT GRANTS, LOANS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, POVERTY OR NEED EXPERIENCED BY TOBACCO FARMERS, QUOTA OWNERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OTHERS AS A RESULT OF DECLINE IN QUOTA AND/OR PRODUCTION OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS.5. PUBLIC WORKS AND INDUSTRIAL RECRUITMENT - PROVISION OF GRANTS AND LOANS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR UPGRADING UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES OR FOR MORE GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES.6. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE STABILITY OF TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES.7. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF DIRECT GRANTS AND LOANS TO ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AND DETERIORATING TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES, TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 44,119,496

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) DEBBIE E WORLEY DIRECTOR/TREASURER	3.00	X	X	1,456	0	0
(19) DANIEL J GERLACH PRESIDENT	40.00		X	188,138	0	35,090
(20) MARK A SORRELLS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	40.00		X	156,207	0	32,339
(21) PETER J CERA VP-INVESTMENTS	40.00		X	135,088	0	29,837
(22) PATRICIA CABE-CANTRELL VP PROG/COMM ASST & OUTR	40.00		X	104,849	0	23,677
(23) EDWARD P LORD VP-PROG/STAFF ATTORNEY	40.00		X	105,570	0	26,448
(24) BETH A EDMONDSON CONTROLLER	30.00		X	87,108	0	21,725

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	789,232	0	169,116

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		69,128,105

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			69,128,105
			Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			8,335,039		87,492	8,247,547
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	55,443,963	20,962
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	30,058,370
c	Gain or (loss)	25,385,593	20,962
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			25,406,555			25,406,555
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER INCOME		900,099	8,686	8,686
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			8,686
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			102,878,385	8,686	87,492	33,654,102


			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........		1,160,932	1	492,750
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			4	1,223
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............		79,897	9	84,651
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........		282,037,143	11	372,430,292
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......		356,285,238	12	420,576,466
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets .........			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		2,242	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		639,565,452	16	793,585,382
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .		178,650	17	166,298
18	Grants payable ..........		84,369,395	18	92,784,105
19	Deferred revenue ..........			19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....		84,548,045	26	92,950,403
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			27
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		0	30	0
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		0	31	0
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		555,017,407	32	700,634,979
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....		555,017,407	33	700,634,979
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....		639,565,452	34	793,585,382

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated Group Totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying non-taxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots non-taxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back	(d)Three Years Back	(e)Four Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Investment earnings or losses ...
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Description of investment		(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........		0

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) DANIEL J GERLACH	(i) (ii)	188,033 0	0 0	105 0	18,754 0	16,336 0	223,228 0	0 0
(2) MARK A SORRELLS	(i) (ii)	155,965 0	0 0	242 0	16,152 0	16,187 0	188,546 0	0 0
(3) PETER J CERA	(i) (ii)	134,983 0	0 0	105 0	13,803 0	16,034 0	164,925 0	0 0

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO THE FULL BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES MEET APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES PER YEAR. AT EACH SUCH MEETING, OR GROUP OF MEETINGS, DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO CONFIRM THEIR DISCLOSURES OR MAKE ANY NEW DISCLOSURES. WHEN A DIRECTOR DISCLOSES AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSED TRANSACTION, THE DIRECTOR DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION CONCERNING, OR THE VOTE UPON, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY SINCE JUNE 2008. AT THAT TIME, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION FOR POSITIONS COMPARABLE TO THE PRESIDENT AT OTHER NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDATIONS AND ENDOWMENTS AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE AGENCIES PRIOR TO MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY AND BENEFITS. THE BOARD APPROVED THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	FORMS 1023, 990, AND 990-T ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:	NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 90,514,387. PASS-THROUGH UBI INCOME FROM K-1S -87,492. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 90,426,895.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:	FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.